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HCC Partners Engaged by ASTM International

HCC Partners has completed a variety of important human capital-related projects for ASTM, including an annual compensation analysis, salary grade recommendations based on industry benchmarks, a framework for merit adjustments, benchmarking of all job positions, performance review workshops, FLSA compliance, and most recently, executive recruiting for a key role in the organization.

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NCCPAP Featured in Accounting Today Podcast

Accounting Today editor-in-chief, Daniel Hood, recently interviewed NCCPAP President, Stephen Mankowski, CPA, to discuss some of the major tax changes, issues, concerns and uncertainty for individuals and businesses. Podcasts highlight include: 199A Deductions for Pass-Through Entities, Determination of Meals and Entertainment, and IRS TRIO.

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Fairman Group’s Next Nest: Volume 1

Are you an Empty Nester planning your Next Nest? If you are ready to retire, entering a second career, caring for aging parents, or have adult children, you won’t want to miss Fairman Group Family Office’s fictional series about the financial challenges, opportunities and gotcha’s regarding second homes, out-of-state residency, remodeling and moving to the city.

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NCCPAP Releases July 2018 NPL Update

NCCPAP President, Stephen Mankowski, recently returned from the July 2018 NPL meeting. Highlights of this month’s meeting include updates on Appeals, FTD Alerts, Security, and more. Check back monthly for new information.

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Markitects Featured in Forbes’ “10 Ways B2B Marketers Can Improve Relationships With Sales Teams”

Forbes featured Markitects President & CEO, Francine Carb in the article, “10 Ways B2B Marketers Can Improve Relationships With Sales Teams”.

Many business-to-business (B2B) companies’ sales and marketing departments are typically competing for time, resources and accolades, but it does not have to be this way.

At Markitects, we have had tremendous success integrating our work with the goals and objectives of our clients’ sales organizations. We consider it to be a top priority and use it to gauge our overall program success. So much so, that we present our marketing program metrics to sales teams on a monthly basis at their pipeline meetings. At those meetings, we also gain valuable feedback to adjust our programs and we use that venue to ask for participation in videos and customer stories.

The following article shares 10 ways you can buck the trend and take more initiative in building ties with your or your clients’ sales teams. Try these suggestions on integrating sales and marketing teams in your organization and we are confident you will see some dramatic improvements.

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The Pros at Proconex: Protect Your Tanks

Protect your fixed roof storage tanks AND the valuable assets inside. Pressure Management General Manager, Robert Owens, and Product Champion, Kevin Burke, highlight four common scenarios that Proconex can address: overpressure or excess vacuum, protecting product quality against degradation or spoilage from outside air, flammable vapor space, and environmental regulations that restrict the amount of leakage.

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Proconex Has a Large Pilot Operated Relief Valve Inventory

Pilot operated pressure relief valves provide advanced, reliable, and efficient overpressure protection. With a track record of more than 50 years, these valves are designed for a wide range of applications, from basic to the most severe service conditions. Learn more about the Anderson Greenwood series 200, 400 pilot operated relief valves below.

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Proconex Helps Clients Navigate Their Outage Management

As one of this plant’s go-to contractors, Proconex was receiving purchase orders and service requests piecemeal—there were 72 different purchase orders and the number was growing. Proconex identified this pattern as an ‘outage event’ and recognized the opportunity to improve outcomes. Once Proconex started asking for schedules, staffing plans, and other information, it became clear that they could provide more support, coordinate efforts, and improve efficiencies.

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Fairman Group Update on Estate Planning and the New Tax Bill

Fairman Group Family Office offers changes that you should be aware of regarding estate taxes with the new Tax Bill. This article focuses on increased estate & gift tax exclusions, as well as additional estate & income tax planning opportunities. For over 15 years Fairman Group has been providing financial planning, investment advisory, tax preparation and tax planning services to individuals and families in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

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