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Mar

“Fire Fighting” - or - “Fire Prevention?” Focusing Your Efforts on Preventing Fires Instead of Fighting Them

March 05, 2019

By: Mike Reynolds

As businesses grow, business owners need to adjust their roles and limit themselves to wearing fewer hats. Mike Reynolds, Farm Credit East Chief Business Officer, discusses how successful business owners need to delegate some things on their long list of responsibilities so they can focus their time and energy on other priorities.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: business management, business planning, communication, consulting, employee management, farm management, leadership, return on investment
8
Jan

The Long View

January 08, 2019

By: Bill Lipinski

The demanding daily tasks of running a business can sometimes cause owners and managers to have a shorter term focus. After all, in the short term, they may have to concentrate on planting or harvesting crops, taking care of livestock, or day-to-day employee management. But as producers navigate day-to-day challenges, it’s important to maintain a long-term perspective.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: ag outlook, business management, business planning, communication, consulting, farm management, financial management, financing, generational transfer, risk management
3
Jan

The Technology Evolution at Farm Credit East

January 03, 2019

By: Daryn Deveau

Farm Credit East has recently taken on a number of new technology initiatives, with the core of each project remaining focused on our customers and how we can best serve them. Here are some of the technological enhancements we have underway at Farm Credit East to help our staff serve our customers better.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: administration, business management, collaboration, communication, consulting, efficiency, real-time accounting data, technology
29
Nov

Tax Planning Opportunities under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

November 29, 2018

By: Jan Bitter

As we approach the holiday season, or tax-planning season as we like to call it, there are major tax changes that will require proactive planning with your tax professional. The tax law changes that have been in the news may seem overwhelming, but it is more important than ever to spend time optimizing tax strategies to reduce your tax liability. Here are some of the important tax planning strategies to consider.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: business management, business planning, consulting, tax planning, tax reform, taxes