Jan 7, 2019 | Business Strategy, Extra Points
This past week, I attempted to purchase a business license for a new LLC we formed as part of our insurance brokerage practice. I thought it would be pretty simple. I was wrong. First, I was forced to wait two weeks because the state doesn’t allow me to get a...
Jan 7, 2019 | Business Strategy, Extra Points
This past week, I attempted to purchase a business license for a new LLC we formed as part of our insurance brokerage practice. I thought it would be pretty simple. I was wrong. First, I was forced to wait two weeks because the state doesn’t allow me to get a...
Aug 27, 2018 | Business Strategy, Extra Points
As the Youth Exchange Officer for my Rotary Club, I get the honor of helping to pick up our inbound exchange student every summer. This student will stay a year with families from our club and have an exciting time. This year, we have a young man from Thailand. I was...
May 29, 2018 | Random Digressions
The 100 days between Memorial and Labor Days are the deadliest on American highways. You likely know the reasons: more cars, more drinking, more impatience, more rage, more distractions. As a risk management expert, I promise you that the greatest risk you take daily...
Jan 8, 2018 | Extra Points
As we begin a new calendar year, businesses and organizations are fervently putting together and starting to implement plans for success. Metrics and mileposts have been set, and hopes are high for a better year in 2018, regardless of how 2017 turned out. The problem...