If you’re looking for an outpatient surgical facility, be sure to check out Dearborn Surgery Center! Its team is highly experienced and can perform a variety of procedures such as pain management, general surgery, plastic and orthopedic, including total joint replacement.
Rodnick Chiropractic is dedicated to transforming the lives of those of all ages through quality chiropractic care. It has locations in Midland, Commerce Township, Saginaw, and Clare, Michigan.
Dearborn Surgery Center is an award-winning, state-licensed, ambulatory surgical facility in Dearborn, Michigan. It offers pain management, general surgery, plastic and reconstructive procedures, among others.
Regulars Wanted Beanery is a local café and bakery in Julian, California. It has specialty coffee, tea and baked goods for sale, as well as a variety of delicious breakfast and lunch options.
To whom it may concern:
It is my pleasure to write this letter on behalf of Dearborn Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C. Located in Michigan, Dearborn Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C. is committed to providing the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible.
Dearborn Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C. provides a variety of services using the most sophisticated technology. This includes total hip, knee and shoulder replacements, arthroscopic surgeries and more. It also strives to help its patients alleviate future problems by integrating preventative measures in every treatment plan.
The team at Dearborn Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C. is second to none. Each team member is highly trained and experienced to handle all your orthopaedic needs. They always conduct themselves with professionalism and have their patients’ best interests in mind.
I highly recommend Dearborn Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C. to anyone experiencing pain in their hip, knee, shoulder or foot. With the expert team at Dearborn Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C., you will receive fantastic care!
Sincerely yours,
Jim Tesorero
Business Optimization Specialist
Schooley Mitchell
If you need tree care services, look no further than Tree Shepherds! Its highly-skilled and trained team will make your yard look its best in no time.
Tree Shepherds is a family owned and operated business dedicated to providing quality services to the people of Denton County and the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Scott Geer, the founder and master certified arborist of Tree Shepherds, originally started the company as a consulting business for tree care in 2009 and gradually grew it to the successful business it is today.
He was joined by his son Clayton in 2011 and later by his other son Ethan in 2013.
Five years later, Tree Shepherds converted from a sole proprietorship to an LLC and Scott, Clayton and Ethan currently own the business together.
In addition to its three owners, there are 15 other people that make up the team at Tree Shepherds. There are six certified arborists, two office administrators, two PhD technicians, a client healthcare worker, sales representatives and more.
When asked what his favorite part of the job is, Ethan Geer said, “growing the business. Putting systems and processes in place and making it scalable.”
Its services include consulting, tree diagnosis, appraisals, any tree surgery steps including pruning, removals, bolting, stump grinding and anything regarding cutting on a tree. It also does plant to plant health care which consists of injecting trees if it has a particular disease or insect issue, root flare exposure and tree fertilization.
“We take care of anything regarding trees,” Ethan Geer said.
Currently, 95 percent of the customers Tree Shepherds works with are residential. Many of these are long-time and repeat customers, however, the company has been able to continuously grow its business by 20 to 30 percent every year since opening
“Almost all of our business is by word of mouth,” Ethan Geer said.
Tree Shepherds works hard to stand apart from other companies by truly focusing on providing quality tree work. Its team is made up of highly skilled and qualified team members with one certified arborist on every crew.
They work hard to stay up to date on the latest research to effectively provide the best service at all times
“Our customers are going to get a premium experience,” Ethan Geer said.
In the future, Tree Shepherds plans to continue growing its business with more customers. Further down the road, it would also like to open satellite locations, as many employees have long commutes, and start a machine building shop. This shop would make machinery to serve the arbor and tree care world.
Tree Shepherds is committed to being active in the community as well. It is a proud member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce and the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce. It also supports local organizations such as Keep Denton Beautiful, and Ropes and Ranch.
To learn more about this fantastic local business, visit its website at www.treeshepherds.net.
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Mary Pociask knows very well how important expense management is 
to drive profitability. That’s why she’s committed to providing her unique perspective and advice to businesses so they can focus on doing what they do best.
“Often firms set lofty sales objectives to meet net income expectations, but don’t pay enough attention to managing expenses. Reducing unnecessary costs will improve financial stability and profitability. However, finding expense savings – knowing the best deals and negotiating with vendors can be time consuming and frustrating,” Mary said.
Mary is proud to offer Schooley Mitchell’s valuable services to her clients, reducing their various business expenses and optimizing their cost environment. With Schooley Mitchell’s 20 years of experience, strong vendor relationships, market intelligence and proprietary software and databases, Mary can get her clients deals that they simply don’t have access to on their own.
Schooley Mitchell is North America’s largest independent cost reduction consulting firm, with offices from coast to coast in the United States and Canada. On average, Schooley Mitchell reduces clients expenses by 28 percent and has delivered savings to over 22,000 clients.
Mary’s success is her client’s success. In fact, due to Schooley Mitchell’s unique contingency-based fees, Mary doesn’t make a dollar unless her client realizes savings. There is no up-front cost for Schooley Mitchell’s help. That’s why working with Mary is truly a win-win proposition. The Virginia-based Schooley Mitchell consultant offers an objective, risk free service to her clients, significantly reducing costs in several areas including telecom, merchant services, small package shipping and waste disposal.
Prior to joining Schooley Mitchell, Mary had an extensive career in telecommunications, finance and marketing. She worked for a major telecommunications provider for many years managing corporate budgets and leading marketing and loyalty programs for small and mid-sized businesses.
Mary has an MBA in finance from George Washington University, an A.B. in Economics from Smith College and a Graduate Certificate in digital marketing from the University of Virginia.
In her personal life, Mary enjoys spending time with her family – especially at Bethany Beach, DE. She loves traveling, reading, refinishing old furniture, and trying to learn or tackle a new project whenever she can.
Mary is a member of both the Reston and Dulles Regional Chambers of Commerce and also actively supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a team member for the Women of the Year campaign, as well as a supporter of the Reston Light the Night. She participated in the All Hands and Heart efforts to rebuild and repair homes in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Michael, and plans to volunteer her time and efforts with new projects as the need arises.
Both as a consultant and in her day-to-day life, honesty and transparency are Mary’s guiding principles. By setting clear objectives and explaining the Schooley Mitchell process, Mary avoids surprises that often come with consulting work – and she knows her clients will benefit.
“I am doing this in a large part because I believe what we do truly helps businesses. An efficient and well run business is a prosperous one that will be more resilient during challenging times.” she said.
The United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) will soon go into effect, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that has governed the trilateral trade bloc in North America since 1994. All three countries have now submitted the formal notification of their ratification, and the new agreement will come into force on July 1, 2020.
This is a hard transition date, meaning that shipments that arrive in the US, Mexico, or Canada on July 1 will follow USMCA regulations. So what does this mean for your small package shipping environment?
If you’re shipping packages between these three countries, USMCA regulations may require new data elements in order to clear customs and receive the appropriate duty treatment. There are several key changes that differentiate the USMCA from NAFTA. For specifics on the details, check out the links at the end of this overview.
Certificate of Origin
The USMCA does not require a specific certificate of origin document like NAFTA does. A claim for preferential tariff treatment under the USMCA requires nine minimum data elements on an invoice or separate documents that describes the originating goods with sufficient detail to enable their identification. The claim must also be accompanied by a specific statement, signed and dated by the certifier.
Minimum Value Thresholds
While the U.S. threshold remains at $800USD, there are new de minimis value thresholds for shipments into Canada and Mexico. The de minimis is the price threshold below which fewer or no taxes are charged on a shipment. These thresholds are different for both duties and taxes, so make sure you know the new rates and how they apply to your normal shipments.
Auto & Dairy
There are new economic growth and market access requirements for the automotive and dairy industries.
Under USMCA, 75% of auto content and components must be manufactured in one of the USMCA countries to attain a zero-tariff rate.
The agreement also increases market access to Canada for certain U.S. dairy products and introduces new tariff rate quotas to allow more dairy imported to Canada duty rate.
Exemptions for Low-Value Shipments
Thankfully, the USMCA provides that there is no certification of origin requirements for shipments value below $1,000 USD or its equivalent in currency as established by the importing USMCA country. A written statement certifying the goods will still be required.
For details on how the agreement might affect your shipping, you can read compliance guidelines at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website at www.cbp.gov. The USMCA in full can be found on the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s website at www.ustr.gov.
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Author: Joe Weppler
Economic conditions have changed in the blink of an eye. Across the planet, business owners are suffering while navigating the measures we need to take to keep us safe.
At Schooley Mitchell, our mission is to help our clients maintain stability in uncertain times without a risk of loss. With our risk-free audit, we can cut your costs and increase your bottom line. I encourage you to reach out today if that sounds like the kind of safety net your business could benefit from in these difficult times.