How to implement a program that will keep your employees safe
Auto insurance premiums are based on several factors relating to risk. Companies with strong fleet safety programs reduce their risk level, resulting in lower insurance rates. “Depending on what steps you take, the savings could be substantial,” says Derek M. Hoch, president of Leverity Insurance Group. Smart Business spoke with Hoch about what companies can […]
Art Weinstein: How to drive your business with marketing instrument panels
The late Ed Koch, a recent New York City mayor, always asked, “How am I doing?” Marketers — as well as government leaders — need to know if their “customers” are happy. Perhaps you head the marketing operations for your company and want to get a better handle on customer metrics. You heard about the […]
Randall Kenneth Jones: Email manners need to be a priority for the recipient too
“Business Class” by Randall Kenneth Jones If you are like the majority of business executives, you prefer communications by email. But is it at any price? What about some ground rules for civility? A recent Google search of “email etiquette” resulted in a substantial number of entries — the majority with a spotlight on protocol […]
How to evaluate screening procedures and pre-employment tests
With the economy returning, hiring is playing catch-up to meet increased business demands. As companies search for new talent, the ever-present challenge is identifying the right candidate. A variety of pre-employment tests and screening procedures exist to help weed out unworthy applicants and identify potential stars. Select the proper tools to assess Some include cognitive […]
How the DIY model applies to VoIP
More and more business professionals are exploring the do-it-yourself (DIY) model when it comes to their telephone communications. In many cases, however, a hosted model — where a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider manages your system at a data center location — might make the most sense. Having a hosted solution may free your […]
How to more effectively deal with problematic issues
Wouldn’t it be great if every day we woke up and all was good in the world — no poor or mediocre operating results, no people issues, no customer or supplier issues, no worries. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in today. The most successful companies and their leaders have one thing in […]
How to limit liability when employees work on mobile devices
Mobile devices have improved the flexibility of the workforce, but also have introduced serious concerns for employers. “The wall between work and personal time is gone, which creates costly liabilities for employers. If your company is sued, it is a lot easier to defend that action when you can demonstrate you thought about the risks […]
How to ensure commercial real estate problems don’t kill your deal
With a stagnant economy and cautious investors, Simon Caplan, SIOR, a principal at CRESCO Real Estate, says he’s been hearing about deals suddenly falling apart in many industries. However, if commercial real estate buyers and sellers watch for ‘deal-killing’ issues, it’s less likely to happen to them. “Sellers have to take care of certain issues […]
You may be claiming only a fraction of your potential IC-DISC tax savings
Companies using the Interest-Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) provisions of the tax code, which are intended to help U.S. companies compete internationally, already know that the incentive essentially reduces the top federal tax rate on certain income from qualified goods and services from 39.6 to 20 percent. “What you may not realize is that […]
How businesses are identifying the top risks to their organization
Regardless of industry, geography or size, one thing is certain: Risks to organizations are changing, becoming more complex and are more interrelated than ever before. “An organization’s ability to identify, assess and respond to the key risks that it faces is critical to its sustainability. The companies that excel in this area are the ones […]