Rise above your fears, make your voice heard

I often talk about the four Cs of success, many of which my father taught me — character, courage, conviction and compassion. Over the years, I’ve experienced firsthand the value of the four Cs, and also realized that some are more easily achieved than others for women in business.

Work harder, and enjoy it!

This may sound “old school,” but my success, in large part, is due to hard work and intensity for doing a good job. My “new school” approach to hard work, however, recognizes that it is important to be present in your life.

Are you always ‘on the clock’?

Running a business can stretch anybody’s work-life balance to the limit. Finding an appropriate balance of work and play is important to maintain a successful, happy, healthy lifestyle.

Hearing from the voice of experience

“If your business isn’t growing, it’s dead” is something I’ve heard from more than a few business leaders. However, I think it’s more accurate to say that if your business isn’t changing, it’s dead. Change doesn’t have to mean growth, although it often does.

Why companies that don’t have an audit system, should

For many smaller companies, a lack of an audit system reflects a perceived lack of time or resources. But this is a misconception. J.W. Wilson, of Clarus Partners, talks audit systems, their purpose, types and basic implementation.

The importance of cost transparency in medical care

Consumers want cost transparency in medical care, but there’s still a disconnect that keeps some from putting it into practice, says Veronica Hawkins of Medical Mutual. Here’s why cost transparency is so important, how cost comparison tools generally work and how much difference they can make.

How to keep your business safe from the threat of ransomware

If recent events are any indication, there’s a hefty ransom coming for many corporations — specifically, for IT professionals and their networks. And not paying could result in the loss of valuable files and data. The reason? A rising form of malware called ransomware, says All Covered Pittsburgh’s Stephan J. Cico.