
Discover Your Gifts and Transform Your Team: The Promise of Working Genius
How did you learn about Working Genius? Patrick Lencioni, the founder of Working Genius, was a speaker at a conference I attended earlier this year. He talked about the concept of Working Genius, and it piqued my interest. The conference… Read more→


Now Hiring! From Anywhere!
We first spoke with Karen Snodgrass, CPA, Principal at Cray, Kaiser Ltd. and asked for her insights on the tax implications of hiring workers from out of state. What tax considerations do employers need to keep in mind when hiring… Read more→


Do you have a transition plan? Let EFBC help!
Do you have a transition plan? Let EFBC help! In this Q&A Liz Fidanovski shares what you need to know about TPA and why it is one of the most important EFBC member benefits that you should take advantage of…. Read more→

Cyber Security and Emerging Tech Blog
This month we teamed up with a new-to-EFBC member, Matt Kaseeska, CEO of Net Works Consulting, to hear his thoughts on cyber security. In 2022, it is redundant to say technology has changed every aspect of how we run our… Read more→

Three Tips for Combatting Supply Chain Challenges
The two biggest challenges we hear from EFBC members continue to be finding awesome team members and finding much-needed supplies and materials. And we’re not alone. A poll released in January of 2022 by Goldman Sachs found that 69 percent… Read more→


Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls During Your Succession Planning Process When Looking to Extract Value from Your Company
So, you’re a fan of “Succession” on HBO? Us too, purely for the entertainment! We never want to see a family business go through the drama that the Roy’s portray as they exhibit all the dangers of not having a… Read more→


It Doesn’t Make Sense to Join a CEO Peer Group When Trying to Navigate a Pandemic…
You didn’t sign up for this. People warned you about the long hours and tough decisions when you started or took over the business. But no one said anything about running a business during a pandemic! Yet here we are,… Read more→


Bridging the Expectations Gap
Seats for the presentation were divided into Rising Generation tables and the Leading Generation tables. Rising is what we would call the “next generation,” and Leading is the current generation in leadership. The tables held periodic conversations stemming from the… Read more→


Follow These 6 Steps for Developing Successful Staffing
Hiring and staffing is a challenging aspect of any business. It can be overwhelming to see the entire process through from writing a job description to making the offer. Dr. Robert Rubin of DePaul University walked us through the Six… Read more→