How to recognize when it’s time for a new bank
If asked why they left their bank, business owners typically cite issues with fees or high interest rates. But when you drill down, what’s at the crux of the matter is a lack of attention, communication and follow up. So, how do you know when it’s time for a new bank?
How to empower employees to manage their health care costs
While health care costs continue to rise, recent studies show that almost half of those costs are either unnecessary or otherwise avoidable. To reduce those expenses, more organizations are making sure their employees are empowered to make better health care choices on their own.
Keep the bad news flowing
No one likes to hear bad news. No one likes to deliver bad news. But, according to George Barrett, CEO and chairman of Cardinal Health, bad news is actually a good thing.
The power of segmentation
Segmentation is one of the most essential steps in progressive market management, and also one of the most neglected.
How to get the most out of your local banking relationship
Misconceptions about banks still linger for businesses, even though it’s been easier to obtain financing in recent years. Here’s how to get the most from your bank with a consistent, predictable relationship for both good and bad times.
How executive concierge health care ensures top leaders get needed care
Companies cannot afford to take the health of their leadership teams for granted, but the challenge is how to help executives — who face a heavy work commitment — find time to take care of their health. This has led to the development of a new set of services, executive concierge health care.
How to increase the productivity of your operations in 2015
As companies continue to grow, particularly through mergers and acquisitions, many expect their existing employees to do more work with fewer resources. But as your company continues to grow and evolve, you need to evaluate new and changing technologies to improve the efficiency of your operations.
The future of innovation
What sweeping changes are on the horizon for the next 250 years?
Economic outlook: 2015 will likely bring jobs and clarity to Pennsylvania with steady growth
The Keystone State’s economy is poised to enjoy strong growth in 2015. Find out more about Pennsylvania’s economic health and what the future will bring.
Marketing study sees the grocery store through shoppers’ eyes
Be honest: How often do you walk out of the grocery store with items you never intended to purchase? If you have trouble sticking to the shopping list, you aren’t alone. Two studies out of the University of Pittsburgh have found that many factors — everything from store layout to whether a shopper interacts with a store employee — can influence buying behaviors.