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Federal ESOP Legislation Update: Key 2025 Bills and What They Mean for Employee-Owned Companies
At a Glance This article summarizes recent federal legislation affecting employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), including bills passed by the Senate in 2025 and others

Which Calculated Risks Should You Consider?
Minimizing risks is a goal that many business owners have. But sometimes, there are instances where taking calculated risks becomes a necessity, especially when you

Understanding the AGI Reduction for Charitable Contributions Under the OBBB
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces an annual reduction equal to 0.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) for charitable contribution deductions

Consider an SOC Report to Help Manage Supply Chain Risks
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. The pandemic revealed just how fragile global supply chains can be. In addition to contagious diseases, various

How Blockchain Technology Can Benefit Your Supply Chain
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Blockchain technology is increasingly transforming manufacturing supply chains. In a traditional supply chain, tracking the journey from

Pursuing Trends vs. Using Fundamentals
Differentiating your business is an important element of growing it successfully. But how should you draw the line between pursuing the newest trends and sticking

What Does Your Exit Map Look Like?
Most business owners have never exited their businesses before. Just like taking a big trip to a new place requires good planning to truly enjoy

Securing Remote Sales: How Dealerships Can Outsmart Fraud
In recent years, dealerships have embraced phone and online sales to streamline transactions and expand their market—but this convenience has also opened the door to

IRS Notice 2025-57: What Credit Unions Need to Know About the New OBBBA Auto Loan Interest Deduction
At a Glance The IRS has released Notice 2025-57 and Information Release 2025-105, offering transitional guidance for the new auto loan interest deduction created under

One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Tax Changes for Credit Unions
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces several tax and regulatory changes directly affecting credit

Logic vs. Legacy in Exit Planning
When planning for your eventual business exit, achieving financial security is the most important goal. But what happens when the emotional side of planning an