Kurt Bergman builds a new level of engagement at Michael Baker International
By reorganizing, encouraging a sense of community and increasing communication, CEO Kurt Bergman has Michael Baker International hitting a new stride.
Santa Claus brings an extra SBD, with some fine print included
Ohio’s small business income tax deduction is just one of the ways legislators have sought to further stimulate the state’s economy. As the New Year approaches and taxpayers look toward the 2014 tax year filing season, even more relief is on the way.
Affordable Care Act penalties to take effect on first of the year
While the recent focus often has been on how a company calculates full-time equivalent employees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there are many more federal reporting requirements created for employers and health plans.
The importance of partnerships
Why are partnerships important? What defines a great partnership? And with so many opportunities available, how do you select the right ones?
How to set goals that increase your business’s value before you exit
It’s estimated that 3 million small business owners in the U.S. will sell in the next five years. Yet one-third of those owners don’t have a business or retirement plan to prepare for the transition.
‘No’ is just as important as ‘yes’ with growth
An organization becomes bewildered rather than energized when it’s asked to do too much at once. Yes, it’s your responsibility to grow the business. It’s also your responsibility to protect it.
What you should know about health insurance in 2015
Complexity will define health insurance coverage for businesses in 2015. There are myriad considerations companies must make to provide affordable coverage for employees and avoid penalties.
Giving feels good
Creating a culture of giving within your organization generates a current of positivity among your employees, the community and your customers.
Smart 50 Specialty Awards recognize innovation, impact and business continuity
Last month, the leaders of 50 top organizations in Pittsburgh were recognized as the inaugural Smart 50 class of 2014. From this group, the leaders of three organizations were recognized with special awards in three categories: innovation, impact and business continuity.
Retailers must improve their stores to win over the ‘storeless generation’
Many shoppers shop online instead of at physical retailers because they simply do not want to go into stores that waste their time. According to a recent study by WD Partners, one way retailers have tried to solve these problems is with Buy Online Pickup In Store.