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.
Why due diligence is essential to avoid tax problems in retirement
AXA Advisors’ Carmen Trivisonno discusses how to develop a strategy that gives you a better chance to avoid negative tax consequences in your retirement.
Understanding health care exchanges for employers and individuals
Studies indicate that by 2017, 1 in 5 Americans will be purchasing benefits from some type of health insurance exchange. Don’t be left in the dark. Aaron Ochs of JRG Advisors shares what you need to know about public and private exchanges.
What to consider when deciding whether to own or lease your space
Key considerations when making the decision to lease or purchase commercial property for your business from Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate’s William D. Saltzman.
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.
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.
Search engine optimization: a critical component of lead generation
SEO: Its impact on search results as a component of lead generation. Tips from SyncShow’s Chris Peer.
Tips for tracking employees’ hours in the Affordable Care Act era
What employers need to be tracking this year for ACA reporting and tips for mitigating the cost from PayBridge’s Tony Chiviles and Colleen Bement.
What to do when a crisis hits and you need to respond
The time spent preparing for the worst-case scenario in your company could ultimately be what saves the business, says James P. Sammon, director at Kegler Brown.
Follow this plan for a more secure retirement
Considering the recent market volatility, those approaching or who are in retirement may be concerned that they’ll be withdrawing money from a portfolio that has experienced flat to negative returns. What can one do to make sure the amount withdrawn today won’t jeopardize one’s future financial independence? Daniel L. Due of Budros, Ruhlin and Roe, Inc. has some answers.