Business ownership: Launch with confidence
Discover the opportunities and challenges as you get ready to take your business to the marketplace. RSM advises business owners in all phases of the business lifecycle.
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Business ownership: Business transition
Preparing for the sale or transition of a business. RSM advises business owners in all phases of the business lifecycle.
Business ownership: The dynamics of a mature business
Mature businesses need to prepare for what lies ahead. RSM advises business owners in all phases of the business lifecycle.
Business ownership: A focus on growth
The business startup lifecycle: Answers to common questions business owners ask in the growth stage.
Business ownership: Startup challenges and opportunities
Starting a business is exhilarating and daunting. RSM advises business owners in all phases of the business lifecycle.
Paycheck Protection Program: Speed came at a price
The Paycheck Protection Program had a clear impact on preserving jobs among small and midsize businesses. But it came at a steep cost, both in dollar terms and in reach.
4 areas of focus for financial institutions in early 2023
Despite the lift in financial institutions" net interest margins from unprecedented rate hikes, the headwinds facing the industry through declining macroeconomic conditions are creating unique downside risks for the nation’s banking system.
Protecting Your Finances During an Economic Downturn
Many economists are predicting that the US economy will experience a downturn, if not a recession, in 2023. A downturn can lead to job loss, reduced income, and financial insecurity. While it's impossible to predict the future with certainty, there are steps you can take to protect your finances during a downturn.
Job openings rise again in December, adding to pressure on the Fed
The number of job vacancies jumped to 11 million in December from 10.4 million.
Fed hikes rates by 25 basis points as it approaches peak
The central bank hiked its policy rate by 25 basis points to a range between 4.5% and 4.75%, its eighth straight increase, though lower than the recent hikes.
Labor costs slow, setting the stage for smaller Fed rate hike
The index showed that labor cost growth fell to 1.0% on a quarterly basis, and to 5.1% on a year-ago basis for all workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Cost Index released on Tuesday.
Incentivize Employees With Stock Appreciation Rights Instead of Equity
Many business owners want to incentivize and reward employees by tying their compensation to the company's performance. One way to do this is through stock options, but using stock appreciation rights might be a better solution.
U.S. retail sales and producer inflation fall as spending weakens
Retail sales and producer inflation data came in lower than expected in December, giving the Federal Reserve more reasons to begin to slow down its rate hikes.
Shipping costs from China plunge, helping ease inflation
Shipping costs from Shanghai to American seaports reached a peak last January, decelerated during the first half of the year and have plunged since June.
U.S. inflation eases in December, supporting a moderation in Fed rate hikes
Top-line inflation declined by 0.1% on the month in December and increased by 6.5% on an annual basis.
What is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)?
There is a growing awareness among consumers, investors, and other stakeholders about the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, and they are increasingly using ESG criteria to evaluate and choose companies to support. Learn about ESG and how investing in ESG practices can create value for your company.