How strength training can improve your life — and make you a better leader
Too many people spend 30 years building a business and then can’t enjoy it because they haven’t focused on their health. The rewards are life-changing and can give leaders a new lease on life.
Embrace a digital-first banking approach to running your business
Your business banker is there to identify your business’s pain points and then present you with options to make running your company more efficient in the long run.
Considering the other side in an M&A deal can lead to tax benefits for both
Further, because of the complexity in an M&A transaction, both buyers and sellers should be thinking about the tax ramifications of a deal very early on, well before they plan to sell or acquire a company.
Fax technology will soon lose support. Here are some alternatives.
Organizations should talk with their technology provider and ask them to look at their current fax usage to find an alternative method before the analog lines are no longer supported. There are several faxing alternatives that can be put in place and their technology partner can help them make that transition.
How annuities can fit within a personal investment portfolio
Those who purchase a deferred annuity should know liquidity is limited. The company may let you access a small portion of your money penalty free but any withdrawals above the penalty-free amount will be subject to surrender charges.
Why your budget should include a line for outside advisers
Those who have been in business for a while should be able to sort out the good consultants from the bad. And if you’d like an outside opinion on that, talk with your peers or professional advisers, who will most likely have a name or two to get you started.
Despite its low profile, Management Science Associates makes a big impact across many industries

As data continues to drive decisions all around us, MSA will continue to be right there studying it.
Work for the best, prepare for the worst and question overly friendly watchdogs
Success is a balancing act of being a skeptical optimist, preparing for the worst while working unwaveringly for the best.
How to protect margins from cyclical commodity price changes
Buyers that have constant commodities exposure should always have an eye on the market and regularly keep in touch with their bank so they can act when prices are low.
Why it’s hard for some owners to consider selling their businesses
While selling decisions are difficult, they must be made. Transition planning is a foundational duty of ownership.