ArticleMove Over Expense RatiosAlthough still important to donors, the expense ratio is now sharing the spotlight with other measurements as a way to judge an organization's effectiveness.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticlePublic Confidence In Not-For-Profit Organization VariesA survey conducted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy — the first to measure public confidence in charities since 2008 — has found that two-thirds of Americans have a fair amount of confidence in charities.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleCity Of Chicago Raises Minimum Wage Effective July 1, 2016In recent years, the number of restaurants — both national chains and local establishments — that have faced wage and hour lawsuits have been on the rise.United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleThe Supreme Court Takes On 401(k) FeesOther 401(K) fee lawsuits have been coming to light as well.United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleWhere's The Tip Line?Stories of restaurants transitioning to a no-tip policy have been slowly infiltrating the news for the past year.United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleObama Administration Launches MyRA Retirement Savings ProgramSaving at an early stage is critical towards accumulating enough wealth for retirement.United StatesFinance and BankingORBA
ArticleWhat To Do When Raising Menu Prices Is The Only OptionFrom the new Health Care Reform Act to this past year’s polar vortex, restaurateurs have recently faced a plethora of challenges.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesORBA
ArticleThree Ways To Prepare For The Next Supply Chain DisruptionBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, many manufacturers' supply chain management efforts focused on reducing costs and increasing efficiency, in some cases at the expense of flexibility and resiliency. United StatesGovernment, Public SectorORBA
ArticleFive Ways To Improve Client RelationshipsFor most lawyers, building and strengthening relationships with clients is an ongoing activity. Even the most personable and conscientious attorney experiences the occasional misunderstanding with a client — or even loses one for good.United StatesLaw Practice ManagementORBA
ArticleA Prix Fixe Serving Of Best Restaurant Management PracticesRestaurant Week just arrived to showcase more than 300 Chicago area restaurants. Prix fixe menus of $22, $33 and $44 are offered for breakfast lunch and dinner.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentORBA
ArticleAttracting Customers Using Value Promotions and DiscountsA study done by the NPD Group shows that restaurant visits driven by deals and discounts declined by 3% in 2012 compared to 2011, showing that 2012 is the first year that restaurant visits driven by deals and discounts actually declined since 2008.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentORBA
ArticleClaiming The Home Office Deduction Now EasierWith the economy on the rebound, the home office market could potentially add nearly two million home-based businesses between 2011 and 2025.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionORBA
ArticleFour Ways That The Coronavirus Is Changing Commercial Real EstateCOVID-19 has upended the world and commercial real estate has not been immune from the effects. As offices, hotels, restaurants, and many retail stores and malls sat empty...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionORBA
ArticleTriple Net LeasesHowever, without proper due diligence of each tenant, the landlord could end up paying for these costs and lose their tenants.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionORBA
ArticlePreliminary Thoughts On The Trump Administration's Impact On Not-For-Profit OrganizationsMany not-for-profit organizations may be impacted by new policies coming from the Federal government as a result of the 2016 election.United StatesStrategyORBA
ArticleBREAKING NEWS: U.S. Treasury Secretary Now Says Tax Filing Deadline Is Moved To July 15U.S. Treasury Department Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced this morning that the 2019 income tax filing deadline will be moved to July 15, 2020 from April 15, 2020, because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleTurning A Vacation Home Into A Tax BenefitThere is a very complex set of tax rules that govern the treatment of second residences that have both personal and rental use.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleGrowing Sales Using The Right Cloud ERP And Inventory Management Solutions: A Young Nails And NetSuite Case StudyA shift in model meant a greater need for inventory discernment and an entirely new e-commerce solution. United StatesFinance and BankingORBA
ArticleMessage From Managing Director Mark ThomsonOver the past two weeks, I have watched the many peaceful protests across the City of Chicago, our local communities and across the nation.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleHiring A Property Manager? Consider Lodging As A Fringe BenefitMost businesses today are struggling to attract and retain quality employees and the real estate industry is no exception. If you are looking to hire a property manager, ...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionORBA