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Date: April 7, 2023 Start Time: 12 p.m. EST End Time: 1 p.m. EST Platform: Zoom Questions: Chat Click Here to Participate: Patricia and Jack Phillips Human Resources used to be about recruiting good people, preparing them for assignments, motivating them to perform, and retaining them. Do these things well and your well-oiled machine will operate as planned. But in…
I have a highly intelligent and successful ‘left brained’ colleague and friend who ‘gets it’ when it comes to understanding that data and fact sheets do not communicate meaning. This software developer, entrepreneur, certified project management professional, author, award-winning speaker and CIO of a medical practice knows that all the data in the world will…
Hello, I am pleased to share some exciting news — earlier this month, my colleague, Danielle Friedman, and I (Herb Fineburg) published an article titled “The Benefits of Revocable Trusts in Estate Planning” in the Spring 2023 issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal for The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). As revocable trusts become increasingly common in…
Date: March 31, 2023 Start Time: 12 p.m. EST End Time: 1 p.m. EST Platform: Zoom Questions: Chat Click here for Free Ticket: Jackie Insinger This is a book about brilliance. Brilliance in all aspects of our experience as leaders: our relationships, our talent, our performance, our outlook. Brilliance in our work, which is amplified…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. We set the stage in January, emphasizing an understanding of what a buyer looks for. Last month, we talked about helping owners shift their role, preparing for life after and a business without them. In March, let’s talk about creating a well-oiled machine that immediately leads to growth for the…
How to increase your EBITDA in Manufacturing; You have tried all cost cutting measures on your shop floor and still not where you want to be? After all initiatives taken, you feel that manufacturing floor looks and feels more chaotic than ever? Here is why it might be so: Every company at their very early…
RSG is excited to announce our new workshop titled “Professionalizing the Family Business,” which is initially available to MA-based family businesses. Generous state funding is available since our workshop is approved through the MA Workforce Training Fund – specifically the Express Program. If you have existing MA clients or others in your network that might…
Learn how to get Global Publicity! Meet 3-time Best Selling author Jill Lublin co-author of “Guerrilla Publicity” click here for a free ticket to speak to Jill: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-3-time-best-seller-jill-lublin-author-of-guerrilla-publicity-tickets-594313115527
I’m having a lot of client dialogue on Cash Balance Plans (CBPs). A CBP is the third sleeve of a Retirement Plan – following the standard 401k and Profit Sharing sleeves of traditional plans. The contribution limits are substantial allowing participants the ability to contribute significant $s pretax and to grow those contributions tax deferred….
Managing Today’s Reality of Excess Inventory: The Domino Effect of Having Out-Dated Software Systems. Not having real time information on the fast-moving products. Not having accurate information of the inventory level in multiple locations. No method of tracking Vendor Reliability of ON-TIME deliveries. What are the Results of Excess Inventory? Late shipments…
Every business needs a strong marketing strategy and plan, but not every business needs a full-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Hiring an outsourced CMO can be the perfect solution for companies needing marketing leadership and business savvy without incurring high-ticket costs. Here are three reasons to consider hiring a fractional CMO for your business. 1. Fractional…
CBIZ Health Care Survey Shows Employers Prioritize Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Hot Job Market Survey also finds employers are prioritizing stemming the rising costs of medical plans and the inclusion of mental healthcare services Business Wire CLEVELAND — March 15, 2023 CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national provider of insurance, financial and advisory services,…
Small actions yield tremendous results. SUMMi7 is hosting an event next week for Medium-Sized Business Owners on March 30 in Plano, and you’re invited! If you’re not in the Dallas region and would like to attend, please DM us, and we can explore if a virtual experience is right for you. The topic for this…
By Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia January 20, 2023 Last week the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) proposed a rule banning companies from requiring workers to sign noncompete agreements. Currently, there are about 30 million workers (roughly 18% of the U.S. workforce) who are subject to such agreements. The FTC proposal would apply…
Date: March 17, 2023 Start Time: 12 p.m. EST End Time: 1 p.m. EST Platform: Zoom Questions: Chat Free Ticket: Ed Hajim The Island of the Four Ps, a spinoff of Ed Hajim’s bestselling memoir On The Road Less Traveled, is a modern fable about a young man, Marketus, who leaves home for the first…
The economic rebound has made the competition for skilled, technical professionals more challenging. A May 2021 report from Robert Half stated that 93% of companies are struggling to find skilled staff—meanwhile, current conditions for business growth and transformation can’t be missed. In finance, talent shortages have been no small challenge for today’s CFO. Dynamic companies…
Date: March 8, 2023 Start Time: 12 p.m. EST End Time: 1 p.m. EST Platform: Zoom Questions: Chat Click Here: Marty Groover: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marty-groover-author-of-speed-of-advance-tickets-570730990757 Speed of Advance (SOA): the speed of a ship anticipated along an intended track; the average speed required to arrive at a destination at a specified time. In the navy, nothing is left to chance. Every strategy…
INSTEAD OF FLOWERS MEMBERS-ONLY OFFER Buy a meal for your client, get one free to enjoy yourself! (BOGO) Got a client – or employee, colleague – or others in your network you’d like to thank in a thoughtful, creative way? Enjoy this special offer from Instead of Flowers, our new XPX Atlanta Members-Only Benefit partner….
Join our CEO Growth Workshop on Tuesday March 7 at noon EST (on Zoom) to learn about “How to have difficult and uncomfortable conversations – and how you can give more impactful developmental feedback.” 😖72% of employees think that their performance would improve with more feedback. And yet Gallup has found that only 26% of…
Background Historically, Sales has been one of the most impactful yet overlooked aspects of Exit Planning. In this article, I address the critical nature of Sales & Marketing Alignment within the Exit Planning process. Sales & Marketing Alignment A while back, I worked with a VP of Marketing whose favorite saying was, “Nothing happens until…
Many relatively new macroeconomic and socioeconomic factors have changed how companies recruit, engage, and retain top talent. Factors include: Highly competitive labor market Wage inflation The Remote Workforce The Gig Economy The Great Resignation Has your recruiting process kept current with the changing business landscape? What does your strategic sales recruiting process look like, and…
How to Help Your Employees Maximize Their Skills! Meet Best Seller Julie Winkle Giulioni author of “Promotions Are So Yesterday” click here to speak with the author: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/julie-winkle-giulioni-author-of-promotions-are-so-yesterday-tickets-560779475507
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. “Making the Owner Irrelevant – Preserving Transferable Value Inside the Company We set the stage in January. Now, let’s get into it. Among the very first – if not THE first – questions from a buyer is, “So, tell me why the owner is selling and what am I going…
A stay bonus provides an incentive for an employee to remain with the company after a sale. They’re designed to protect the company in times of change. Recognize that a business transition can create a lot of uncertainty and anxiety for employees. Some managers may wonder if they’ll be let go after a sale. Or,…
Aging Property Owners with Passive Income Needs for Retirement At Safe Harbor Asset Management, we frequently receive inquiries from investors considered real estate-rich and cash-poor, who have locked up most of their wealth in assets like real estate that are difficult to convert into cash. Read More: https://blog.investsafeharbor.com/blog/case-study-real-estate-rich-cash-poor