April 12, 2023
The Goering Center recently hired Nancy Schreiner as its Membership Development Manager primarily responsible for new Member recruitment and member lifecycle management reporting to David Miller, Membership Director. Nancy’s start date is April 10, 2023.
April 7, 2023
In our wealth planning discussions with clients, there’s an old and somewhat morbid joke that comes up when helping them with the vexing question on when to claim their Social Security benefits: “If you tell me the exact date of your death, I’ll tell you exactly when to claim your Social Security!” Of course, the exact dates of death are unknowable, which is part of the not-so-funny joke. But the joke is intended to illustrate just how difficult it is to pinpoint an optimized strategy when one of the driving variables is unknowable.
April 7, 2023
Hybrid work, which blends remote and on-site work, is the way forward. Many companies are adopting a hybrid model that can fundamentally change and improve their business. But is this a good idea, or will it only make things more complicated? Let’s look at some of the pros of hybrid work, while also taking into consideration some of the hidden “gotchas.”
April 7, 2023
When KeyBank surveyed middle market business leaders in September 2022, they expressed optimism despite ongoing economic uncertainty: 78% reported that the outlook for their businesses was either very good or excellent. But by the end of the year, that optimism was waning. In KeyBank’s December survey of 400 owners and executives of businesses with $10 million to $2 billion in revenues, respondents revealed greater apprehension about the outlook for their companies over the next 12 months and expressed the lowest outlook for the broader U.S. economy since the first quarter of 2021. With inflation, supply chain disruptions, higher energy costs and other factors exerting pressure on middle market businesses, many are working through significant challenges in 2023.
March 3, 2023
The limited liability protections that corporations, limited liability companies and other business entities afford their owners is one of the driving engines of our entrepreneurial economy. As long as the owners mind certain formalities and steer clear of fraudulent conduct, the limited liability feature of these business entities will protect the owners from any personal liability with respect to their business activities. It goes without saying, that this dynamic by itself allows entrepreneurs to take risks they otherwise might not take.
March 3, 2023
As a Certified EOS Implementer, I have the honor of working with great leaders that want to grow the value of their business. They understand that the best leaders are those that can inspire and motivate a group of people to exert themselves to help achieve a common goal. In the words of leadership guru Jim Collins: “Leadership is the art of getting people to do what must be done.” Leadership starts with creating a vision, a common goal so people know where to go and how they will get there. As leaders, you must create the vision and provide the tools for your team to execute on the vision while inspiring them to make it a reality.
March 3, 2023
When cybercriminals steal your identity, getting things back in your control can feel like an overwhelming task — but taking these steps can minimize the damage and keep yourself safer.
February 3, 2023
There are so many great things about being a small business: the close-knit working environment, contributing to your local economy, seeing your vision come to life and thrive. The ultimate goal – of course – is to grow into a bigger venture, whether it means buying commercial land to build on or leasing local office space to grow into. You need to have the right small business growth strategies in place if you want your business to expand in a stable way; strategies that will set you up for long-lasting success and take your bottom line into consideration.
February 3, 2023
You might call family businesses in America the “Quiet Giant.” “Quiet” because up until recently, the family business sector did not have a dedicated seat at the table in Congress. “Giant” because America’s family-owned businesses are the foundation of the US economy, contributing nearly 60% of the country’s private employment, accounting for 78% of new job creation, and representing $7.7 trillion per year to GDP.
February 3, 2023
You’ve devoted your best years to growing your business and accumulating wealth, which you hope to enjoy in your next chapter and eventually bless your loved ones or favorite charities. You also want to ensure that this wealth gets distributed according to your wishes instead of getting consumed by taxes both now and after your death. To accomplish this, there are things that you can and should do now.