Matter & Substance

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to help Businesses and Individuals

July 23, 2018

Could a long-term deal ease your succession planning woes?

Some business owners – particularly those who founded their companies – may find it hard to give up control to a successor. Maybe you just can’t identify the right person internally to fill your shoes. While retirement may not be in your...

July 10, 2018

Cost control takes a total team effort

“That’s just the cost of doing business.” You’ve probably heard this expression many times. It’s true that, to invoke another cliche, you’ve got to spend money to make money. But that doesn’t mean you have to take rising operational...

July 2, 2018

How blockchain may soon drive business worldwide

“Blockchain” may sound like something that goes on a vehicle’s tires in icy weather or that perhaps is part of that vehicle’s engine. Indeed it is a type of technology that is predicted to help drive business worldwide (and...

June 18, 2018

Your midyear review should go beyond financials

Every year is a journey for a business. You begin with a set of objectives for the months ahead, probably encounter a few bumps along the way, and hopefully reach your destination with some success and a few lessons...

May 31, 2018

Four ways to encourage innovation in customer service

When business people speak of innovation, the focus is usually on a pioneering product or state-of-the-art service that will “revolutionize the industry.” But innovation can apply to any aspect of your company – including customer service. Many business owners...

May 18, 2018

Seven ways to prepare your business for sale

For some business owners, succession planning is a complex and delicate matter involving family members and a long, gradual transition out of the company. Others simply sell the business and move on. There are many variations in between, of...

May 18, 2018

Five questions to ask yourself about social media

Social media can be an inexpensive, but effective, way to market a company’s products or services. Like most businesses today, you’ve probably at least dipped your toe into its waters. Or perhaps you have a full-blown, ongoing social media...

May 17, 2018

3 Ways to Supercharge your Supervisors

The attitudes and behaviors of your people managers play a critical role in your company’s success. When your managers are putting forth their best effort, the more likely it is that you’ll, in turn, get the best performances out of...

May 2, 2018

Make sure your company is prepared for any disaster

What could stop your company from operating for a day, a month, or a year? A flood or fire? Perhaps a key supplier shuts down? Or maybe a hacker or technical glitch crashes your website? And you suddenly lose...

April 26, 2018

Looking for concentration risks in your supply chain

Concentration risks are a threat to your supply chain. These occur when a company relies on a customer or supplier for 10% or more of its revenue or materials, or on several customers or suppliers located in the same...

April 13, 2018

You don’t have to take business insurance costs sitting down

Adequate insurance coverage is, in many cases, a legal requirement for a business. Even if it’s not for your company, proper coverage remains a risk management imperative. But that doesn’t mean you have to take high insurance costs sitting...

March 28, 2018

Four tough questions to consider before expanding to a new location

Is business going so well that you’re thinking about adding another location? If this is the case, congratulations! But before you start planning the ribbon cutting ceremony, take a step back and ask yourself some tough questions about whether...

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Matter & Substance

Thoughts from our industry to help Businesses and Individuals

Thoughts from our industry
to help Businesses and Individuals