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I’m often surprised at how I can complicate things, both in business and life. We get so busy planning and doing that we sometimes forget why we are doing it in the first place. There is so much to do, so many places to go, so much to accumulate, that sometimes we are unable to […]
What Stops Salespeople From Moving Forward?
No matter what we sell, there are times when the brakes are on. Something is holding us back, keeping us from moving forward. Then, we feel even worse when hearing about someone who gets ahead by overcoming unspeakable adversity. “You can do it. Just change your thinking.” It sounds easy and most of us have
Discussing International Business with Mike Wetzel
The purpose of this column series has been to provide a platform for individuals that are involved in international trade to share their stories and
Sweeping Changes to Claiming Social Security Benefits
The budget bill signed on Nov. 2, 2015 by President Obama included sweeping changes in the claiming of Social Security benefits. The changes ended two major Social Security claiming strategies for married couples. No more file and suspend or restricted application. If you have not filed for Social Security benefits within 180 days of the
Reduce Fiduciary Risk with an Effective Investment Policy
Human-resource officers and managers are often asked to chair or sit on a retirement-plan committee responsible for administrative tasks. In this role, a committee member takes on fiduciary responsibilities to plan participants and beneficiaries, and can be held personally liable for fiduciary breaches under federal law. As legal counsel, we endeavor to manage this risk
Why Your Partnership Needs a Formal Agreement
If you are in business with a partner or partners, you need a formal agreement for the following reasons: Your business may already be a partnershipUnlike other types of business entities, such as a corporation or a limited-liability company, a partnership can be formed without any written agreement or filing with the government. New York
Four Tips to Execute your 2016 Marketing Plan
Executing a marketing plan is like keeping a New Year’s resolution. It always starts off with a bang and a determination like nothing could ever knock you off track. But, let’s be realistic. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 64 percent of Americans will make it past one month of their New Year’s
New Year’s Resolution: Business Goals for a Better Year
We all have made them. We all have broken them. New Year’s resolutions are a change in behavior, a new beginning, or a healthy lifestyle. You name it, most people have resolved to make changes over the years, but what makes people actually stick with their resolutions? Change is often difficult or challenging for
Okay, the headline got your attention, but sadly, there is no “marketing magic.” While there is not a secret solution that does the trick, a few strategies will grow your business and brand if you practice them. If you put these tools in your toolbox, you will experience positive changes and measurable growth. Copy this, post
“A year from now, you will wish you had started today.” ~ Karen Lamb Several of my columns in 2015 focused on a continued emphasis on revolutionary federal and state health-care reform initiatives. In these columns, you have read about the objectives related to continued reforms of the state Medicaid and federal Medicare programs.
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