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Respond quickly to succession plan troubles
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Family-owned construction businesses often face distinctive challenges when it comes to succession planning. Emotions can run high, and the business owner’s lifelong working legacy may be at stake. This article discusses various ways to address succession planning concerns and conflicts.
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Does your practice run like a well-oiled machine?
Summer 2019
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: To run smoothly, medical practices need efficient operations that can maximize revenue with low overhead. They must leverage these factors for the best overall quality of patient care. This article suggests some ways to help a medical practice run well, including methods for ensuring that business funds earn interest and creating a positive workplace culture to retain good and reliable staff members. It points out that taking these actions can lead to a stronger bottom line.
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Take another look at telecommuting
Winter 2019
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Not-for-profits that haven’t yet turned to telecommuting, or offer it only on a limited basis — for example, one day a week — might want to take another look at the option. This article examines the advantages of telecommuting, the details that need to be worked out in advance, and the challenges of manager-employee communications.
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5 commonsense strategies for preventing physician discord
Summer 2018
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: When physicians in the same practice disagree about how to handle job responsibilities, administrative issues or other matters, they can sow discord that can make the problems even worse. This article notes that it’s important to foresee this possibility and have strategies in place for resolving issues before the practice becomes completely dysfunctional. Emphasizing leadership, treating everyone equally and reviewing the payment system are among the actions to take that will increase everyone’s job satisfaction over the long term.
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Make your case with audited financial statements
November / December 2016
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: When trying to grow their companies, business owners often find themselves having to convince others of their plans. And contractors are no different. Something that can really help: audited financial statements. This article explains the power of audited financial statements and lists some of the documentation needed to create them.
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Common roadblocks to construction project management
May / June 2016
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: As construction businesses endeavor to complete their jobs, they may encounter a number of common roadblocks. Today’s project managers need to be able to foresee these problems and have solutions at the ready. This article looks at several roadblocks and how to overcome them.
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Achieving a fair settlement in divorce
May / June 2016
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: In divorce situations, an experienced financial expert can help ensure assets are fairly appraised and a split is equitable. This article discusses several ways experts can increase the odds of achieving a fair outcome when determining asset value, including improving information access to increase the scope of discovery, uncovering hidden assets, and clarifying tax and case law. The article stresses the importance of obtaining an appraisal from an experienced expert rather than depending on rules of thumb.
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Protect your loan portfolio against the perils of divorce
February / March 2016
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Many successful small businesses are run by married couples. But when divorce strikes, business performance may suffer. This article explains how lenders can help borrowers set aside hurt feelings, remind them about the importance of keeping their personal and business lives separate, and recommend a financial advisor to identify and work around potential roadblocks. It also discusses an emerging concept known as “collaborative divorce,” which, under the right conditions, can minimize costs and business disruptions — and teach former spouses how to work together after they’ve parted ways personally.
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Accounting considerations – Getting your arms around goodwill
March / April 2015
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Goodwill — also known as “blue sky” — is an intangible asset, a commodity that isn’t easily quantified. Goodwill typically appears on a balance sheet following a merger or acquisition when one company acquires another company for a price higher than the fair value of its assets. With so many dealers consolidating their businesses over the last year, now is a good time to revisit the nature and accounting treatment of goodwill. This article describes that treatment and notes that dealerships today are able to spend less time and money on goodwill testing than in past years, because of accounting changes introduced in 2014.
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Detect the defects – Six Sigma can help take customer service to the next level
March/April 2015
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: One approach that contractors can consider for achieving stable and predictable process results is “Six Sigma” — a disciplined, data-driven methodology for improving any business process, but particularly useful in improving customer service by identifying “defects” at every stage of a construction project. This article discusses how to execute a Six Sigma program, including five stages involved in improving existing business processes.
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Long-term care insurance: Good or bad?
October / November 2014
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Long-term care (LTC) insurance policies help pay for the cost of long-term nursing care or assistance with activities of daily living — but the cost of premiums can run several thousand dollars annually. This article discusses whether it might be better to purchase such a policy earlier vs. later and explains some of the legal terms that are commonly used in LTC policies.
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Watch out for the usual suspects when it comes to safety
January / February 2014
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Safety hazards are an inevitable part of a relatively high-risk endeavor such as construction. But every contractor needs to keep a watchful eye out for them. This article offers tips to avoid such hazards as falls, electrocution and structural collapse. It also discusses two organizations that every contractor should maintain contact with regarding safety.
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Carving out and marketing your firm’s niche
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: A crowded legal services marketplace means that firms must seek creative ways to stand out — and one of the best strategies is to corner a niche. Generally speaking a legal niche is a concentrated, well-defined segment of businesses or people with the same behaviors, wants or needs. This article looks at how to determine a niche and get the word out.
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7 strategies for improving self-pay patient collections
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: With the increase in health plans requiring members to pay all or part of their office visits, practices are faced with the challenge of asking patients for full payment. This can be upsetting for the patients and uncomfortable for the staff who deal with them. This article offers seven strategies for improving collections from self-pay patients, including preparing for time-of-service collections, setting up prompt-pay discounts, and showing staff how to interact with patients about payment issues.
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Is your estate liquid enough to cover estate taxes?
August / September 2012
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Unless an estate plan provides sufficient liquidity to pay estate taxes and other expenses, it may be at risk. This article examines various liquidity tools, including irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs); buy-sell agreements; IRAs, 401(k) plans and other tax-advantaged retirement plans; and traditional investments in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. If those liquidity tools prove inadequate, there are several postmortem strategies that heirs can use to soften the blow of estate taxes.
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Building the “perfect” inventory — Keep it lean, but on the money
March / April 2012
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: A dealership can’t afford to guesstimate the mix of cars and trucks it should keep in stock. This article looks at strategies that dealerships can follow to keep — and replenish — the perfect inventory. It discusses internal analysis, outside information sources and software tools that can help determine the kinds of vehicles that are in demand in specific regions.