Everyone wants to know: How much should I spend on marketing this year? Truth is, there’s no silver bullet that will tell you how and where to put your dollars. If you run a search on google, you’ll find stats… Read more→
Diversity & Inclusion: Perspectives and Choices
Josh Bersin, a Human Resource Business Analyst, has found the following: “Companies that embrace diversity in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.”
Protect Your Company from Departing Employees Who Possess Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
It is critical for companies to consider the harm that they could suffer by an unexpected employee departure. The good news is that companies can take a number of steps to minimize the exposure and risks associated with losing a… Read more→
President’s Message: The School of Hard Knocks
I started my company, MKD Electric, 23 years ago. We’re an electrical contracting business located in Elgin, IL. I’ve been in the electrical business since I was 19 starting with my first job at Cal’s Electric in Wood Dale. I had… Read more→
Choosing the Right Trustee
The success of a trust strategy often depends on how well the trust is managed — and that depends on the abilities of the person (or institution) named as trustee.
The Cold Calling Guide from Sellemental
Matthew Lampros, the Founder of Sellemental, shared his proven methods for successful cold calling and appointment setting with the CFBC community. We learned how to achieve: 4 appointments per hour of calling 20% pick up rate (PUR) 80% yes rate… Read more→
Creating a Resilient Workforce
Compare the life of a business leader today to what it was like 20 years ago. Are things more or less complicated? Is hiring more or less difficult? Is there more or less competition? No one is immune from challenges… Read more→
Simple Ways to Automate Collections by MB Financial
Is in house accounting software or an outside collection agency the best solution for your small business’s payment collections and cash flow?
2019 Open Enrollment Checklist
To prepare for open enrollment, group health plan sponsors should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of their plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2019. Employers should review their plan documents… Read more→
Back to School Season is Here!
Wow, it’s already back-to-school season. This is my favorite time of the year. The weather is awesome, the Bears have a new coach breathing hope into the city, and the Cubs are making another run at the World Series. On… Read more→
