It’s smart business to walk softly and carry a big stick
Michael Feuer offers tips for businesses on knowing when to remain silent, when to spar and when to strike.
Build it and they will come?
The strategy “build it and they will come” only works in movies, says John W. Manzetti. Businesses need a great blueprint for sales and marketing, along with the fortitude to stick with the plan.
A case for organic growth
Smart Business last spoke with CEO Bryan Putt for a cover story in 2012. It’s a different story at Aires, five years later.
New health plan option for small businesses
A new rule gives small businesses the ability to purchase health insurance more effectively. JRG Advisors’ Ron Smuch shares how AHPs could work for your organization.
Data analytics are making their mark on commercial insurance
Employers should expect more out of their insurance brokers in the future. Gallagher’s Patrick Zedreck explains how data analytics affect the way insurance policies are designed and priced.
How companies can protect themselves against cyberthreats
Organizations still struggle to protect themselves from cyber attacks, either not doing enough because they believe it won’t happen to them, or not recognizing gaps in their protections, says Huntington’s Jim Altman.
Payer-provider integration is key to nationwide health care reform
It’s been hard to find solutions to improve the quality and reduce the cost of health care. Dr. William H. Shrank, UPMC Health Plan’s chief medical officer, discusses the integrated delivery and finance system pioneered in Pittsburgh, which could serve as a model.
Metz Lewis’ Chris Brodman
Chris Brodman didn’t find M&A. It found him. As a young lawyer at the firm he helped found, Brodman did whatever he could to develop clients. But once he started on his first M&A transaction, he knew he’d found his calling. The thought process came naturally. To this day, he finds every deal to be […]
Is your brand as credible as you think it is?
Credible brands are more likely to keep customers than the non-credible ones. If you struggle with keeping customers, see if you’re missing these six must-haves, says Michele Cuthbert of Baker Creative.
Business owners should keep tax implications in mind year-round
Brian D. Kitchen, director of Tax Strategies at Kreischer Miller, talks about the ways in which taxes could affect business decisions throughout the year.