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Apr

Your Records Need to Mean Something to You

April 02, 2019

By: Carolyn Huff

When changing accounting software, going through entity formation or just upgrading computers, producers often wonder what accounts to set up. As a best practice, set up the most meaningful accounts. Financial Services Leader Carolyn Huff provides guidance on record-keeping standards – especially those important for tax reporting or common for a given industry.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: financial management, managerial accounting, record keeping, real-time accounting data
28
Mar

OSHA Local Emphasis Program

March 28, 2019

By: Chris Laughton

Recently, Farm Credit East hosted a webinar covering the OSHA Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for New York dairy farms. The regional OSHA offices in Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany have a LEP for programmed inspection of dairy farms in their jurisdictions. Read this webinar review for inspection priorities, exemptions, reporting requirements and more.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: collaboration, dairy expenses, dairy, legislation, regulations, risk management
5
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
26
Feb

Immigration Enforcement at the Worksite

February 26, 2019

By: Kendra Sena

Federal immigration enforcement actions at places of business have increased exponentially in the last year. Do you know what to do if immigration officers come to your business? The Rural Law Initiative of Albany Law School has developed an info sheet to help you understand your rights and responsibilities when it comes to immigration enforcement at your business.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: administration, employee management, immigration, labor, risk management