If your small business needs a hardworking and reliable CPA in Northwestern Pennsylvania, contact Max Maas of Small Business Alternatives. Max helps each business he serves by addressing their individualized financial needs and goals, developing the best solutions for every client.
If you need financial services, contact Beth Foyle at Voussoir Financial Partners today. She is highly skilled and experienced and will work tirelessly to help you feel more confident, connected and in control of your financial life.
Gena Glover is the Associate Director of Community Engagement at Heartland Community College. Contact her today to see how you can get involved with events that matter!
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To whom it may concern:
I would like to take a moment to write a letter of recommendation in recognition of a great businessperson, Ben Schwarz. Based in Northeast Ohio, Ben is a talented and dedicated insurance strategist with 1789 Wealth Strategies, LLC.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, 1789 Wealth Strategies, LLC is an elite risk management firm built around a fiduciary protocol for the implementation of insurance contracts. It specializes in the design, management and implementation of insurance products.
I’ve known Ben for about a year now and quickly came to know him as the outgoing and attentive industry professional he is. I purchase my life insurance products through him, and he has been exceptionally patient as I have navigated my changing insurance needs over the last year.
With this experience, I know he will have my back with whatever I need, now and in the future.
Not only does Ben provide amazing service to his clients, but he is also an active member of the community. He is actively involved with the Fairlawn Chamber of Commerce, the Hudson Chamber of Commerce, and the Young Professionals Networking group.
I confidently recommend Ben Schwarz of 1789 Wealth Strategies, LLC to anyone looking for insurance products they can count on. With Ben, you can rest assured knowing your needs are in the hands of a true professional who truly has your best interests at heart.
Sincerely,
Fred Carter
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
To whom it may concern:
It is an absolute pleasure to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of a great businessperson, Suzy Genovese. Based in Akron, Ohio, Suzy is a true industry professional and the proud and humble owner of The Event Center.
The Event Center is a gorgeous space that offers a wide range of versatile services to suit any event, including weddings, conferences, anniversary parties, family and class reunions, and more. From decorations to food to performers, it has everything you need to ensure your event is as perfect and stress free as possible.
Suzy and her team have more than 20 years of local event experience, so they know how to make any event one to remember. They take the time to get to know each client and help plan the entire event from the ground up, often going above and beyond to ensure their vision comes to life just how they pictured it.
Not only has Suzy built a reputation for being a smart and talented businessperson, but she is also known for having a huge heart and is truly a pillar in the community. She is an active and supporting member of the Port-Summit Rotary Club, making delicious hot meals for it every week, and also helps run the Caring Hands Charity, which helped deliver food to over 700 people shut in their homes weekly for over a year.
I highly recommend Suzy Genovese to anyone who is hosting an event and wants to ensure it goes off without a hitch. Suzy and her team stive to provide nothing less than superior service and work tirelessly to bring the event of your dreams to life.
Sincerely,
Fred Carter
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Looking to get out of the house and support a great cause? Then save the date for Kelleher + Holland’s 2022 All Wheels Car Show from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th. With more than $2,000 in raffle prizes and a ton of fun events for kids and adults, it’s sure to be a great afternoon!
To whom it may concern:
It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of a wonderful local professional, Andrew Nelson. Andrew is a CPA at Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Co., P.C., a full-service accounting firm for business owners, executives, and independent professionals in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Andrew offers his clients a wide range of services, including accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. If you are in need of a keen professional eye to verify your financial statements and give you the security and assurance you need, Andrew can help.
Like the rest of the team at Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Co., P.C.Andrew centers his work around a set of important core values. These include honesty, integrity, and continual improvement. Bringing these values to each interaction and client, you can rest assured Andrew has your best interests in mind when handling your finances.
If you’re a business owner, executive, or independent professional in the Erie area, I strongly recommend contacting Andrew Nelson at Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Co., P.C. for your auditing, accounting, and financial reporting needs.
Yours truly,
Adam Baker
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Anyone whose livelihood depends on them being on the road for extended periods knows the costs associated with being away from home can add up quickly. Food, lodging, and especially fuel are significant expenses. Indeed, fuel is the top variable expense for any fleet — often equating to more than 75 percent of a fleet’s variable expenses.
A fleet of 500 vehicles, each driving 24,000 miles per year, accumulates 12 million total miles annually. With numbers this large, even a small change can mean big savings. In fact, if they could reduce their bills by a mere quarter of a cent per mile, this fleet would save $30,000 next year.
Due to the volatile nature of fuel prices, getting your costs as low as they can and keeping them there is very important to any trucking company. Here are some ways you can do just that:
Fuel Management Tools and Cards
Understanding your fueling patterns is important and can allow you to properly address your fuel efficiency. Often paired with traditional electronic logging devices, fuel management software can help you track how fuel is purchased, how to schedule your maintenance, and how to plan the most efficient routes. Plus, you can use them to highlight areas of high fuel consumption or difficult track, as well as fight potential theft.
Fuel cards are also excellent tools to stop abuse in its tracks, allowing managers to track fuel purchases and eliminate non-fuel purchases if they need to. They can even be used to specify the types of fuel drivers can put in their vehicles, cutting fuel costs and saving on maintenance down the line.
Driver Behavior and Practices
There are plenty of ways that a driver can save money on fuel, simply by how they choose to operate the vehicle. Taking advantage of fuel-saving options like cruise control, cutting out unnecessary time spent idling, and reducing top-end speed can all impact your bottom line.
Driver coaching programs can teach your drivers how to avoid jackrabbit starts and anticipate stops in advance. Many companies even provide driver incentive programs to reward those who focus on implementing best practices to cut costs down the line.
Equipment and Proper Maintenance
There are tons of options you can invest in if your goal is to save your fleet cash in the long run. Aerodynamic-focused equipment such as wheel covers, gap reducers, and trailer wings can increase your fuel efficiency at relatively low cost, while a focus on fuel-efficient truck designs, high-efficiency alternators and the latest safety technologies can be more expensive, but even more impactful.
When it comes to regular maintenance, even the simplest checks can help reduce your overall fuel costs. Ensuring you keep accurate tire pressure as well as proper rotation frequency and position on your vehicles reduces the chance of bad tires hurting your fuel economy. Additionally, keeping your air filters clean will both limit exhaust emissions and overall increase your fuel efficiency.
If you’re really looking to save cash on your fuel expenses and you have the time and expertise required, fuel rebates and proper fleet card and service negotiations can grow your bottom line before any of your drivers even turn over the engine.
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