Decelerating Growth Expected in 2019
MHEDA dealers expect growth to continue in 2019, though not at the record pace of previous years Each year in the 1st Quarter issue of The MHEDA Journal, we survey the industry to try to determine what can be expected from the economy in the coming year. To do this, we solicit forecasts from our […]
April 1, 2019
Ask a MHEDA-NET Group: Economic Trends
“2019 Material Handling Business Trend Number 6 says: While there has been an unprecedented run of positive economic growth and business optimism is at a peak, members must be prepared and plan for a softening of the economy and pay attention to economic forecasts as to its timing. What are the benchmarks you’re using within […]
April 1, 2019
Distributor Statistical Comparisons (DiSC)
Little Things Mean a Lot By John Mackay Why is it that one of every four material handling distributors makes three times more than the rest of the industry? Perhaps they have a great, well trained sales team executing a brilliant market plan. Or, have they found a market niche that the other three of […]
October 2, 2018
Should I Stay an S Corp or Convert to a C Corp Under the New Tax Law?
By Roman A. Basi One of the most significant elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1, “TCJA”) is the permanent reduction of the tax rate for regular “C” corporations from a top rate of 35% to a flat tax of 21% for all C corporation income. While C corporations are no longer […]
July 1, 2018
New DiSC Dashboard – Benchmarking Your Way
By John Mackay If your company wants to increase profitability and continue to grow in today’s competitive environment, you have to realize that sometimes even your best instincts may not be enough (and without an industry benchmark, they’re only instincts). It is essential that you take the time to analyze your industry’s best practices and […]
April 1, 2018
