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Want to take advantage of crowdfunding?

From buzzword to mainstream, Catherine V. Mott, CEO and founder of BlueTree Capital Group, BlueTree Venture Fund and BlueTree Allied Angels, shares what you need to know about crowdfunding.

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Two business lessons, Fred Rogers style

It was interesting to hear about the journey of how the Fred Rogers Co. has become the most prolific production company on PBS today, and in true Mister Rogers’ fashion a few business lessons revealed themselves along the way.

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Ignorance isn’t a defense for improperly running your retirement plan

Plan sponsors and trustees always ask “Am I paying too much for my plan?” “Are my funds outperforming the markets?” “Do you give advice to my participants?” These are great questions, but first they need to ask: “Do I know what my duties are as a retirement plan fiduciary?” Robert Yelenovsky explains what you need to know about your fiduciary duties.

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How to handle disability and absence management in the ACA era

The impact the Affordable Care Act continues to evolve, sometimes in surprising ways. For example, it may prove that the ACA may well have its greatest impact in the area of workers’ compensation. Patrick D. Haughey of UPMC WorkPartners talks about integrated disability management and why it makes sense for employers.

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