Are you ready for DOL health and welfare plan audits?
Health and welfare plan audits are on the upswing, with the Department of Labor expressing its goal to audit all employee benefit plans. So, like it or not, they’re coming, says Frances Horn of JRG Advisors. Here’s what you need to know about audits today, including how to prepare.
Understand, commit to a portfolio strategy to avoid the noise
Too many investors focus on the day-to-day noise coming from the markets, scrutinizing the minute-to-minute data points and economic news, often to their detriment. Daniel Roe of Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc. talks overactive investors and implementing strategies that make more sense in the long run.
Size isn’t an excuse for not budgeting and forecasting
Skoda Minotti’s Dawn M. Gainer discusses the uses of budgeting and forecasting for businesses of all sizes and the reasons not to skip them.
Biggest mistakes made by women in leadership
I’ve noticed some significant habitual differences between men and women that have a huge impact on the way women appear as leaders. These habits can hold your organization back from enjoying absolute fulfillment and success.
How to make faster decisions using unified communications
Modern business communication demands a host of tools for both employees and customers. When these tools are integrated into a system that allows an easy flow among devices, it’s called unified communications and collaboration. Find out how UCC can increase your productivity and revenues from Warwick’s Doug Mason.
Women’s initiatives take center stage
This month’s magazine has a focus on women in business and women’s initiatives. The stories are about female executives, the columnists put thought into issues that affect women and the Uniquely Pittsburgh is about one of Pittsburgh’s most famous women, Rachel Carson.
A look at how to avoid common retirement distribution mistakes
Typically, qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s and individual retirement plans (IRA’s) make up a large portion of an individual’s assets. As such, it is extremely important to be aware of the complex rules surrounding the distribution of retirement assets. The penalties for running afoul of these rules are some of the highest imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.
Manage your tax obligations when conducting out-of-state business
There are tens of millions of dollars in unpaid tax that all states are working to collect, says Clarus Partners’ Jeff Stonerock. Discover ways companies can track their out-of-state tax obligations to avoid getting surprised by a large bill for missed payments.
The Allegheny County Airport Authority ignites under Cassotis’ leadership
CEO Christina Cassotis’ enthusiasm and drive has pumped new life into the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Here’s how she has shed new light on the future.
Bellefield eases the pain of scaling up by adding structure
Gabriela Isturiz is taking care to not make the same mistakes her second time around as a business founder. Three lessons that stick out are learning how to let go, allowing the company to scale and getting legal advice early on.