Amber Hulme, Medical Mutual Vice President, Central and Southern Ohio, discusses how to distinguish between preventive services and other medical care, why the difference is important, and how organizations can address misconceptions that might be preventing their employees from properly using the benefits available to them.
Franchising is a proven way to expand your business, but it takes discipline and due diligence to ensure you have a concept that can be replicated and be profitable in multiple locations. Brouse McDowell’s Daniel L. Silfani offers tips on becoming a successful franchisor.
Close to 75 percent of all startup franchisors fail within the first 10 years,” says Kacie N. Davis of Kegler Brown. Here’s five key tips that can help build a successful, sustainable franchising business.
Paul Sems, general manager at Blue Technologies Smart Solutions, discusses diagnosing business technology pain points, in order to find targeted solutions that fix the underlying problem.
To help companies cope with the increase in health insurance premium costs, the Ohio Department of Insurance has updated its 20-year-old regulations for everyone’s advantage. William F. Hutter, CEO of Sequent, shares how this creates opportunities for employers.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015’s primary purpose was to raise the federal debt ceiling, but it also contained provisions that will affect millions of Americans entering retirement who are entitled to Social Security benefits. Shawn Ballinger of Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc. explains how.
Don’t underestimate the journey to knowledge
An inside look at Akron General merger with Cleveland Clinic
Laura Atkinson of the Total Wellness Pharmacy and Wellness Center has found that in order to compete with national chains that simply fill prescriptions through economies of scale, it’s all about being unique.
Strategic empowerment is key to your success
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