Latest Insights
Dive into Sikich's entrepreneurial thought leadership for clarity on the recent trends affecting your business.
Technology
Data Insight Is Always Critical: Understanding the Technology Pri...
June 24, 2022
Throughout a life sciences company's journey, software technology needs change over time, but the need for actionable analytics remains important.
Read MoreArticle
Sikich named one of the Best Workplaces in Chicago™; Cotton, A ...
June 24, 2022
Sikich was named one of the Best Workplaces in Chicago in 2022 by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine, and Cotton, A Sikich Company, was honored as a 2022 Washington Post Top Workplace regional winner.
Read MoreTechnology
Get Ready for Manufacturing Transformations With Cloud ERP
June 24, 2022
Moving from on-premises ERP to the cloud with Dynamics 365 makes it possible for manufacturing companies to run more securely and with greater agility.
Read MoreTechnology
Cut Your ERP Implementation Time in Half with Supply Chain Pre-Co...
June 21, 2022
This eBook explores how supply chain pre-configurations streamline Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP implementations and cut deployment time in half.
Read MoreTechnology
Enterprise Bank Powers Services to Foster Prosperous Communities ...
June 21, 2022
Enterprise Bank powers services to foster prosperous communities with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM for financial services and Sikich.
Read MoreTax
Tax Credit Opportunities for Increased Research Activities
June 17, 2022
Research & Development (R&D) tax credits are tax incentives designed to encourage businesses for their efforts to research and develop new products and processes.
Read MoreArticle
Illinois Tax Relief Coming Soon
June 17, 2022
Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law more than $1.8 billion in tax relief, including suspending sales tax on groceries, freezing tax on fuel, providing a back-to-school sales tax holiday and issuing one-time income and property tax rebates. The percentage of the federal earned income tax credit was increased, too.
Read MoreTechnology
Best Security Practices With Managed Security Services Providers
June 17, 2022
Businesses want to follow best security practices to keep their data safe, but many don't realize that hiring a Managed Security Services Provider is the best method.
Read MoreTechnology
7 Transformations Powered by ERP Software Built for CROs
June 16, 2022
ERP software can be more effective in supporting CRO companies if they’re customized for contract and clinical research organizations, like Sikich's SuiteSuccess.
Read MoreAccounting
Sikich Financial Ranks on Accounting Today’s 2022 Billion-D...
June 15, 2022
The Sikich Financial team, led by Andrew Paoni, ranked among the top financial planning firms by assets under management (AUM) according to Accounting Today's 2022 Billion-Dollar Wealth Magnets list.
Read MoreTechnology
What Kind of Technology Do Life Sciences Companies Rely Upon Most...
June 14, 2022
As life sciences companies grow, how do they view and treat technology? Our recent survey examines which technologies they end up relying on.
Read MoreTechnology
Sikich Recognized on CRN’S 2022 Solution Provider 500 List
June 14, 2022
Sikich announced today that it was named to CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list for 2022. Sikich came in at 216 on the list, which ranks the top integrators, service providers and IT consultants in North America by services revenue.
Read MoreTechnology
A Day in the Life of a Microsoft Teams Office
June 10, 2022
Microsoft Teams is known for its video conferencing and chat capabilities, but it can transform your office technology completely. Here's how.
Read MoreTechnology
How to Reduce Risk of Tech Project Failure
June 8, 2022
While tech project preparation is important, it's just as important to know how to head off implementation challenges to prevent failure.
Read MoreArticle
Economic Development Incentives for Remote Employees
June 8, 2022
While first imposed nationwide because of the pandemic, remote work has become an integral part of the economic landscape. It’s critical to start rethinking the relationship between companies and employees.
Read MoreAccounting
Jim Brandenburg Featured in the Independent Business Association ...
June 7, 2022
Jim Brandenburg's article, "Inflation: Is Now the Time to Consider LIFO?" was published in the Independent Business Association of Wisconsin's magazine. The article addresses how manufacturers and distributors can leverage the LIFO inventory method to combat inflation, supply chain issues, product shortages, tariffs and more.
Read MoreTechnology
Talent, Growth, and Transformation: Life Sciences Companies Discu...
June 7, 2022
We recently conducted a survey of life sciences companies to better understand how these orgs take advantage of technology such as with facilitating growth.
Read MoreTechnology
Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Distribution: Master Planning
June 6, 2022
Dynamics 365 has fantastic master planning functionality for the distribution industry. Here's how to use it and what it offers users.
Read MoreArticle
M&A and the Looming Potential for a Recession
May 31, 2022
When the economy shut down because of the pandemic, the government and Federal Reserve stepped in to help consumers manage the lockdowns. With lowered interest rates, the private equity industry finds easy access to funds and investors. This could increase return on investment.
Read MoreTechnology
NetSuite Tailored Just for Clinical Diagnostic Labs
May 31, 2022
ERP software typically isn't on the diagnostic lab industry's radar, but our NetSuite solution customized for your industry can give that competitive edge.
Read MoreArticle
How Did 2021 Change Valuations in M&A?
May 27, 2022
Last year we covered how 2020 changed valuations in M&A. While 2020 was a strange year, so was 2021. Strange enough we felt an article on how 2021 changed valuations in M&A would be important to have as we navigate through the first half of 2022.
Read MoreTechnology
Top 9 Concerns Moving From Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Cloud ERP
May 27, 2022
While many businesses know the benefits of cloud ERP over on-premises Dynamics GP, they're still hesitant to move to Dynamics 365 for these reasons.
Read MoreTechnology
Phifer Gains Visibility and Control Over Manufacturing Operations...
May 26, 2022
Phifer increases visibility and gains control over their manufacturing operations with the JUST MES software suite from Sikich.
Read MoreIn The News
Matthew Doherty Speaks to Recent Tragedy on WGN-TV & Others
May 26, 2022
Matthew Doherty was interviewed about the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. He speaks to the importance of threat assessments and security measures to help in violence prevention.
Read MoreArticle
Social Security 101: Back to the Basics
May 25, 2022
Currently, one in five people in the U.S. receive social security benefits. Here, we explore the basics of social security to support you as you plan for retirement.
Read MoreArticle
What to Expect for the Agriculture Industry with Potential Tax Ch...
May 23, 2022
The Biden Administration released its 2023 fiscal year budget, known as the “Green Book.” While it is uncertain if provisions will be enacted, we wanted to discuss the most significant changes that could impact taxes paid by the U.S. agriculture industry.
Read MoreArticle
Benchmarking, Outsourcing & Automating: The Benefits for Not...
May 20, 2022
Not-for-profits are always evolving, which can only be accomplished when employees are successful and processes are effective. A few key components that can support not-for-profit leaders include organizational benchmarking, outsourcing and automating. But, what do these things mean?
Read MoreTechnology
Why Dynamics On-Premises Clients Should Migrate to 365 Now – Sa...
May 19, 2022
There's no better time than now to upgrade your on-premises Dynamics solution and migrate to Dynamics 365, as you can save big on licensing.
Read MoreArticle
Matt Doherty Featured on WGN-TV
May 18, 2022
Matt Doherty was interviewed on WGN-TV to discuss the investigation of the shooting in Buffalo, New York.
Read MoreTechnology
A Technology Foundation for Decentralized Clinical Trials and CRO...
May 17, 2022
It’s time for CROs to explore the opportunities of decentralized clinical trials to improve overall efficiency, and Sikich has the software solution to help.
Read More