Business Planning for 2014
Many people wait until January to start business planning, however if you do that, you are already 30 to 45 days behind the competition. As 2013 comes to an end we hope that this year was a huge success for you and your firm. Why not start now and have a…
Topics: Growing Your Business
Time Management For Every Business Professional
There is no question that effective time management can make everyone more productive. But actually utilizing time management skills is much easier said then done. The question is simple, “Do you really want to make better use of your time”? Time management really is about managing yourself, making a commitment to…
Small Business Update and News
There is no doubt small businesses are the life bold of our great country. If you are a small business congratulate yourself! (more…)
Definition of Captive Insurance
Is a Captive Insurance Program right for you? A captive is an insurance company that provides insurance to, and is controlled by, its owners. In essence, a captive serves as a premium funding vehicle for self-insuring the losses of the parent organization for a specific retention level designated by the parent.…
Money Matters: Need a Business Loan? We Have a Few Ideas
Are you looking to secure a loan for your business? We’ve got 7 great tips that will help. According to Bankrate, since 2008 loaning to businesses is down over 10%. “That trend is continuing; times are very tough.” says George Cloutier, chief executive of Orlando, Fla.-based American Management Services, a consultant…
Put Wellness to Work
For years, employers have struggled with the idea of wellness programs. Many have concluded that they are too expensive or just don’t work, because employees will do what they want during off time. According to the latest studies, an inactive employee will cost as much as $1,500 more per year than…
Topics: HR
Preventing Fatigue in the Office
Is fatigue affecting your work? It’s 2pm and the legs are achy, the eyelids are heavy, and the adrenaline of the morning has faded after that yummy pasta lunch. The numbers look the same, the meeting you are in is foggy, and…what just happened? Have you ever had those afternoons? Thousands…
Tornado Safety Tips for the Office
I am sure we are all aware of the severity of Tornadoes in Oklahoma from recent storms and there is no need to mention that we should all take these storms seriously. Unless, of course you just moved here from a state that has normal weather patterns. In which case, please…
Ergonomics in the Workplace
Let’s start with this…what is ergonomics? We all have heard the mention of ergonomics but I wanted to make sure I got it right so I looked it up. Meriam-Webster defines ergonomics as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact…
Milestones. Not Deadlines
Just the word deadline itself makes some of us shudder. It brings imagines of some large, burdensome task, lurking ahead of us – waiting to catch us for being late. (more…)
Topics: Growing Your Business