Late yesterday, a federal judge in Texas blocked the Department of Labor’s ruling on overtime pay, which was set to take effect on December 1st. This is the ruling that would require employers to pay employees making under $47,476 per year at a rate of time and one half their regular hourly pay, for …
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) recently released its strategic plan for the years 2017-2021. The CSB is responsible for investigating gas leaks and chemical spills, among other safety issues.
In the CSB’s press release, Chairperson Vanessa Allen Sutherland commented, “With the successful execution of our mission and strategic goals, the CSB will continue to …
Building on the success of corn mazes and pumpkin patches, farmers are finding new ways to bring visitors from the city out to their farms.
“One of the unique things about this whole idea of agritourism is that it’s an interface between agriculture and the urban population,” says Idaho grower Jim Lowe. “You’ve got to …
If you’ve not heard of the American Made Matters, it’s an organization “dedicated to educating consumers on the importance of buying American-made products.” It’s estimated that each dollar spent on American-made goods invests an additional $1.32 in the American economy.
Many Americans are aware of the need to encourage and sustain industry in our country, …
Promoting your top-performing salesperson to lead your sales team might seem like a natural transition. The assumption is that they can keep doing what they do best, and mold others to be top producers as well. Jerry Land, packaging sales recruiter, explains why that might not always be the best fit. Here are some …
If you are looking for the opportunities international expansion will bring, you’ll need to educate yourself about your options and the responsibilities involved. Attorney Louis Dejoie, who specializes in international law, provides some insight into this process.
As you formulate your business plan, decide which of these options will be the best fit:
simple export …
Have you hit a plateau with your current leads and don’t know how to find some fresh prospects? Industrial Marketer has some ideas
Databases and directories: some industry-specific databases include ThomasNet, hoovers.com, MacRae’s Blue Book, and Process Register. You can use these resources as starting points, and make sure your business is listed in these …
Zika virus has had repercussions on business that may not have been anticipated. Industry has been affected by new regulations that the Chinese government has put in place to keep Zika from spreading in China. Every container originating from the U.S. will now require a certificate verifying that it has been fumigated. Manufacturers worry …
Have you started to plan for ASC 842 implementation? Though these rules don’t take effect immediately, the planning process needs to start as soon as possible to identify any gaps in performance or capability. The new rules will be effective December 15, 2018 for public companies and December 15, 2019 for private companies. A …
Each year, the Manufacturing industry makes a coordinated effort across the country to engage the public. Many misconceptions about the industry persist, and Manufacturing Day is one way of changing the way the industry is perceived. It’s been apparent for some time now that there are labor shortages, and that steps need to be …
