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Supply Chain Challenges for Small Manufacturers

April 21, 2026

Although supply chain disruptions have stabilized since 2020, manufacturers continue to face rising costs and inconsistent lead times. Supply chain unpredictability can result in operational downtime, fulfillment delays, and lower customer satisfaction. For smaller shops, understanding the current landscape is critical for making informed purchasing, inventory, and operational decisions. Streamline Purchasing Availability does not guarantee LEARN MORE

Small Business Manufacturing Software for Your Shop

April 8, 2026

In a smaller shop, one missing part can halt production. If you don’t have the necessary materials on hand, delays can add up over time, causing customer service issues. The reality is that many small manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets, manual tracking, or outdated systems. Without inventory and purchasing visibility, orders can get held up, LEARN MORE

Last-Minute ACA Filing? ACA Software and Full Service Can Help

March 26, 2026

If you are last-minute Affordable Care Act filing, there is no need to panic. Many busy company owners, administrators and HR personnel fall behind when manually tracking data. Or, perhaps other pressing issues have prevented timely data preparation. The key deadline is March 31, 2026, when Forms 1094-C and 1095-C need to be filed with LEARN MORE

Comprehensive ACA Software Streamlines Data Management

March 19, 2026

For some companies, forms-only software is sufficient for year-end filing. However, many Applicable Large Employers benefit from year-round compliance management supported by the reporting capabilities of comprehensive ACA software. Affordable Care Act compliance software helps streamline the management of employee-related data. Built-in reports provide the information needed for compliance decisions, while automation simplifies the reporting LEARN MORE

Our ACA Software and Services Make Compliance Easy

March 6, 2026

If you are a busy HR professional, administrator, or company owner, there may be a lot of responsibilities on your plate. Handling compliance management may be an important part of your job. Effective compliance management is crucial as penalties and fines can be costly. Affordable Care Act compliance management provides its own unique set of LEARN MORE

ACA Software and Services Provide Year-round Data Management

February 26, 2026

The ACA deadline to furnish 1095-Cs to employees is March 2, 2026, and March 31st is the deadline to electronically file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. The paper filing deadline (only for employers with <10 aggregated returns) is March 2, 2026, due to Feb 28, 2026, being a Saturday. The deadline to post the ACA Notice LEARN MORE

Manufacturing Software for Small Businesses Offers Ongoing ROI

February 17, 2026

For smaller manufacturers, implementing a manufacturing ERP system designed specifically for small to midsized operations is a strategic move. Smaller shops can gain visibility and operate more efficiently without investing in a cumbersome and costly system. Manufacturing software scaled for the smaller manufacturer can provide lower upfront costs than a large-scale system and offer ongoing ROI. LEARN MORE

ACA Software and Reporting Services Reduce Penalty Exposure

January 30, 2026

For Applicable Large Employers, managing Affordable Care Act compliance is more than a once-a-year administrative task. It’s an ongoing responsibility, and compliance errors can result in costly penalties. Tracking employee eligibility, monitoring fluctuating hours, managing offers of coverage, and completing IRS reporting can become overwhelming, especially for companies with large or variable-hour workforces. Effective preparation LEARN MORE

Updates to the ACA Reporting Rules for the 2025 Tax Year

January 9, 2026

For the 2025 tax year (filing in 2026), the IRS has introduced significant updates to the Affordable Care Act reporting rules, including a major increase in the affordability threshold and a new streamlined method for furnishing employee statements. Passport Software’s ACA software and services can help you simplify and comply year-round. 2026 Reporting Deadlines (for LEARN MORE

PBS™ Manufacturing Version 12.09 – Going to New Heights

January 8, 2026

The following was written by Ian Creswell, Passport Software’s Executive Vice President/Manufacturing Product Manager. We hope you find it useful. The latest release of PBS™ V12.09 is a huge step forward for PBS™ Manufacturing. We’ve seen incremental change and progress with PBS Manufacturing software for small businesses over the last 20 years but nothing like LEARN MORE