Remain true to your core values, even with change
It may take different steps, but it’s the same dance. Donatos’ Jane Grote Abell recommends business owners keep the core values that brought them success.
April issue has something for everyone
This issue has it all, from women in business to trends in technology, restaurants and retail.
Factors to consider when choosing a business entity
Choosing a business entity is a big decision. The choice affects how owners conduct business, how financial statements are presented, what income is taxable and how cash comes out of the business. Kirk Trowbridge, director at Clarus Partners, discusses what to consider when determining the structure that’s best for your business.
How to make the exponential benefits of philanthropy work for you
Philanthropy not only builds stronger communities where we live, work and play, it can also benefit your business. Chad Hoffman, president and CEO of Richwood Bank, discusses the intersection of philanthropy and business.
Nonprofits are cyber targets, too. Do you know your cyberrisk?
Nonprofits often don’t have the funds to build a strong IT infrastructure or purchase cyber insurance. Without an IT department, they also are likely to miss updating software and installing security updates. Gallagher’s Ryan Brandt explains how nonprofits can mitigate their cyberrisk.
How to leverage data to predict the 5 percent who drive the most health cost
High-cost cases happen to high-risk individuals — those with multiple conditions who often deal with family and work issues. This comes at a price to their health and their employer’s bottom line. HCMS Group’s Justin Schaneman and Rene Sims explain how data can help identify these individuals.
Companies must identify, quantify risk to brace for turbulent future
Globalization has led to new and different risks, which could affect income and operating statements through volatility in currencies and commodities. And interest rate increases only add to the worry. Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman talks about areas of increasing risk and forming a strategy to address them.
What benefits approach makes a positive impact for your business?
Employers need to break tradition and work with an employee benefits broker who can negotiate, innovate and leverage technology to support their plan’s enrollment, communications, data and reporting. Ron Smuch of JRG Advisors discusses areas to consider when selecting an insurance broker.
LCCN offers a last line of financial defense
Melina Gilbert works with people who are at the end of their financial rope. Through Lake County Community Network, a partnership of churches, the nonprofit’s executive director is rallying resources to help them begin to rebuild their lives and regain their financial independence. LCCN recently made a critical change in the way it assists people […]
2018 Smart Culture Awards
Culture is the essence and lifeblood of an organization. Culture establishes the energy within an organization and heavily influences the happiness, success and connection employees experience.