Welcome back to the tariffs-and-what-they-mean-for-you segment of your weekly Strategy Note. On today’s agenda: Steel and aluminum. The U.S. just raised tariffs on these to 50 percent. If your business relies heavily on manufacturing and construction materials, you’re going to feel this one. The U.S. Treasury Secretary is in London this week to officially continue trade…
Payroll day has a way of sneaking up on you. Even when things are running smoothly, there’s still that moment of holding your breath—Will the software cooperate? Are the numbers right? Is everyone getting paid on time? And if something does go wrong, it’s on you to stop and figure it out. Fast. If you’re…
We know the short week can be a tough one, especially when you’re digging out from under a heap of emails and half-finished to-do’s. That’s why we’ll get straight to the point. There was quite a bit of tariff movement that happened over the weekend. The U.S. and E.U. are accelerating trade talks, especially around chips and…
Feeling the strain of tightening things up and trying to stay one step ahead of whatever’s coming next? You’re in good company – because this kind of pressure isn’t new. Sam Walton didn’t have deep pockets or a fancy MBA. But he did have a knack for thinking a few steps ahead. Instead of throwing…