The chart below shows that while economic conditions have been improving, the labor force has been slower to rebound. The participation rate has fallen from above 67% in 2000 to under 63% in 2019. Of course, the effects of the pandemic are noticeable as more than 8 million workers left the labor force between February…
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By Bruce Haseley, SPHR, and Daniel R. Siburg, CPA, CVA Before employees who were part of a merger or acquisition can commit to a new business organization that resulted from the transaction, they need the answer to the one question they all share: How does this affect me? A 100-day employee-integration plan and an effective…
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Net exports of technology are measured as royalties and license fees received minus royalties and license fees paid as a percentage of GDP. Net exports of technology are measured as royalties and license fees received minus royalties and license fees paid as a percentage of GDP. The Siburg Company specializes in buy-side and sell-side mergers…
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Timing is important, but how often does someone actually get the timing just right? Wait and the timing will be better. Do it now because the timing is right. Wait too long and the timing is wrong. Sometimes people just make the decision to sell and the stars align. The business is ready to sell,…
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Personal saving is a percentage of disposable personal income (DPI) and is calculated as the ratio of personal saving to DPI. Personal saving is equal to personal income less the personal outlays and personal taxes; it may be viewed as the portion of personal income that is used either to provide funds to capital markets,…
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Everyone has experienced the cost versus value decision. Should I buy the best or the cheapest product that I am looking for? Sure, there are times that buying a lesser quality or last year’s model will have little to no effect on the product you are looking to purchase. If you are buying a…
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The chart below shows the core business applications series that correspond to a subset of all applications for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). The chart below shows that the US economy is creating new businesses at a strong pace. The business formation statistics only cover applications for an EIN. Therefore, certain businesses initiated without an…
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For large and smaller companies, national trade shows can be very expensive and can be one of the largest uses of a company’s marketing dollars. Look at all of the costs associated with trade shows from the booth, to prepaying for exhibit space, all the shipping costs to get trade show items there and back,…
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The bar chart below shows U.S. Granted Patents: Total Patents Originating in all U.S. and Foreign Regions. Patent origin is determined by the residence of the first-named inventor. Total patents issued is the sum of utility, plant, design, and reissue patents granted. The Siburg Company specializes in buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, and…
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As of March 2021, both the CPI (Consumer Price Index) and PPI (Producer Price Index) have shown increases. The CPIs are based on prices for food, clothing, shelter, and fuels; transportation fares; service fees, such as water and sewer service, and sales taxes. The producer price index (PPI) measures the price that industrial producers get…
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