Don’t let mediocrity be the norm when choosing an AV provider
A good AV team listens to the customer’s needs to determine the best approach and build an AV solution that suits that need. They respond quickly to inquiries because they know it can be frustrating to wait, especially when time is short, says Matt Radicelli, founder and CEO of Rock The House Audio Visual.
Reduce your exposure to fraud with positive pay
Technological advances have made it easier for businesses to manage their operations and improve their bottom line. However, as technology becomes more sophisticated, businesses must be more diligent to prevent fraudulent transactions from occurring. Many businesses turn to their banks to help mitigate the likelihood of fraud, says Marianne O’Connor, cash management advisor at Northwest Bank.
It’s time to start a tough conversation about the region’s lagging jobs data
When it comes to local economic development, there have been plenty of successes to celebrate over the past year. August’s report on the regional benefit from the 2016 Republican National Convention showed about $200 million in economic impact, along with evidence of our greatly enhanced reputation as a destination for conventions, meetings and tourists. This […]
How a company can make optimal use of its captive insurance program
There are underutilized aspects of a captive program that if actualized, could provide much more than risk mitigation. To fully unlock the potential of a captive program, all of its options must be understood, says Andrew Seger, general counsel at Imprise Financial.
When you lose discipline in your life, your potential is limited
Laziness is more than just a behavioral trait that we all confront at different points in our lives. Left unchecked, it can quickly spiral into a mindset that erodes our ability to grow and achieve. When the leader of a business becomes lazy, these negative behaviors become part of the workplace culture. Progress grinds to […]
What to do when a competitor moves into your space
This is an issue all business owners will face at some point. It presents an opportunity for collaboration and bartering, which provides expertise, products, services and manpower at no cost to your business. It can also allow you to fill gaps in your company. For example, if you need a social media manager, offer that […]
Measure your organization’s security posture to ensure protection
The data companies have in their digital networks multiplies daily. And as the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, more and more devices seek to connect to that data via the internet, creating significant vulnerabilities for companies. Too often business leaders don’t understand the nature of the data that’s sitting on their network, says Joe Compton, a principal at Skoda Minotti Risk Advisory Services.
Identifying, understanding fraud is the first step in its prevention
To determine whether a company is at risk for fraud or mismanagement, business leaders need to move their thinking from “outside the box” to “inside the fraud triangle.” Recognizing the key attributes and influences of fraud provides a baseline for addressing the risk of fraud in your organization, says Elizabeth Pilacik, director of Audit & Accounting at Kreischer Miller.
Ten tips to sell your business the right way
The decision to sell your company is one of the most important decisions a business owner will ever make. It is an event likely to produce substantial liquid wealth for both the owner and his or her family, as well as a significant lifestyle change. Through more than 60 years of confidential family experience in […]
Matthew E. Monaghan is pushing the envelope of what’s possible at Invacare
The act of walking up to a door and pulling it open is something most people do many times every day without even thinking about it. For those in a wheelchair, however, it’s considerably more difficult.