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Take Charge of Your Internal Communications
In any organization — whether you are a CNY Top 100 corporation or a much smaller business — employees should be your number-one audience. The most successful organizations are those with engaged employees who are involved in frequent two-way dialogues with leadership throughout the organization. These top-performing companies give employees the chance to provide their […]
Do We Need Price Controls to Stop Exorbitant Hospital Fees?
After the birth of my first child, my wife and I noticed we were billed for a very expensive bedpan and box of tissues we never used. We challenged the charges and were told not to worry. Because of our fixed co-pay, these items did not cost us anything. Although we were skeptical, the hospital
I Don’t Have Any Competition … or Do I?
Often, business owners will say a variation of, “Well, at least there is no one who is doing exactly the same thing I am. That’s what competition is, right?” Not necessarily. It’s impossible to run your business successfully in a vacuum; someone out there is going to attempt to one-up your idea. That’s the philosophy
True Community Relations — “Creating a Lovemark”
People get a certain feeling when they think about brands like Disney or Wegmans (Note: neither is a client of ours). That emotion is built proactively, consistently, and very intentionally by these companies. It takes their bands to a higher level — almost untouchable by any negative publicity. This success is founded in community relations
Employer Mandate Hits in 2015: Make Sure Your Business is Ready
If you were like most business decision-makers in the winter and spring of 2013, you were frantically trying to prepare for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer-mandate provision that was set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2014. Business decision-makers at large employers across the nation heaved a collective sigh of relief
Small Business Tip: Communication is a Priority
Communication: The exchange of ideas, messages, or information by speech, signals, or writing. Or, a system for sending and receiving messages, as through telecommunications. How are you getting messages from your customers? Do you have the tools in place to allow them to provide you the feedback critical to your business success? Moreover, how do
How to manage a financial windfall
People come into money in various ways, from happy winnings to uncomfortable settlements. Regardless, whether your windfall comes from a legal settlement, insurance claim, inheritance, or lottery prize, the burden of an unexpected lump sum of cash will likely be heavier than you realize. The reason: most people treat windfalls different than money they earned
The Wealth of Nations is Their Freedom
In 1776, Adam Smith in, “The Wealth of Nations,” theorized that “When institutions protect the liberty of individuals, greater prosperity results for all.” Institutions are significant national practices, rules, or organizations that frame the environment in which goods are produced. Institutions help determine acceptable behavior and establish the incentives that stimulate or prevent economic growth.
What Do Your Marketing Tools Say About You?
Reading a question and answer article about proper distribution of business cards made me pause to think about my own. Are my business cards good representatives of me and what I do? This led me to examine other marketing tools — asking is it enough just to get our names out there or is more
Deciphering the emerging health-care acronyms
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey It’s important to speak in a language that your audience understands. As many of you know, accountants are not necessarily known for clarity in speaking the language of finance and accounting. Unexplained acronyms are used all too frequently including
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