Fax technology will soon lose support. Here are some alternatives.
Organizations should talk with their technology provider and ask them to look at their current fax usage to find an alternative method before the analog lines are no longer supported. There are several faxing alternatives that can be put in place and their technology partner can help them make that transition.
How annuities can fit within a personal investment portfolio
Those who purchase a deferred annuity should know liquidity is limited. The company may let you access a small portion of your money penalty free but any withdrawals above the penalty-free amount will be subject to surrender charges.
Why your budget should include a line for outside advisers
Those who have been in business for a while should be able to sort out the good consultants from the bad. And if you’d like an outside opinion on that, talk with your peers or professional advisers, who will most likely have a name or two to get you started.
Despite its low profile, Management Science Associates makes a big impact across many industries

As data continues to drive decisions all around us, MSA will continue to be right there studying it.
Work for the best, prepare for the worst and question overly friendly watchdogs
Success is a balancing act of being a skeptical optimist, preparing for the worst while working unwaveringly for the best.
How to protect margins from cyclical commodity price changes
Buyers that have constant commodities exposure should always have an eye on the market and regularly keep in touch with their bank so they can act when prices are low.
How Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga expands Apex Dermatology with a focus on efficient care

When Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS, founded Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center in 2011, he never imagined opening more than a dozen locations within the next dozen years, or cutting the ribbon in front of his brand-new headquarters. He didn’t set out with grand visions of growth, but rather, a goal to improve […]
The importance of being teachable and open to new perspectives
While your past wins may give you confidence, your future success depends on a perspective that’s broad enough to avoid blind spots.
How to enhance your reputation and polish your image
There is nothing egomaniacal or inappropriate about letting others know what you do. This applies to everyone from a newbie manager to an entrenched CEO. I’m not suggesting shameless self-promotion or gratuitous boast-and-brag assertions about yourself that only a mother would care about, and even that’s iffy. Instead, I’m recommending substantive communications, which are the […]
How restructuring can get a business out of a systemically tough situation
Restructuring process — when it should be used, what’s involved, and how it helps.