Author: Meredyth McKenzie

How to start preparing for your year-end tax planning

Tim Schlotterer, GBQ Partners LLC

Avoiding the pitfalls of doing business in multiple jurisdictions

Sara Goldhardt, GBQ Partners LLC

How to develop a buy-sell agreement

Brian Bornino, GBQ Consulting LLC

How dependent eligibility audits can help decrease health care costs

Jenny Harmon, GBQ Partners LLC

How to ensure your business can keep up with the changing sales environment

Jim Lane, GBQ Partners LLC

How to recognize and reward employees for their hard work, even in tough times

M.J. Helms, Ashton Staffing

How to maintain an effective board of directors

Jim Bechtel, GBQ Partners LLC

How to handle salary negotiations and employee compensation during recession recovery

Jessica Ford, Ashton Staffing

How to make due diligence a key component of your M&A transactions

Tom Powers, GBQ Partners LLC

How to properly manage your defined contribution plan

Mike Kozlowski, GBQ Partners LLC

How a cost segregation study can help reduce your tax liability

Tim Schlotterer, GBQ Partners LLC

How to decide whether to recruit from outside or promote from within

Michelle Elson, Ashton Staffing

What the Ohio State University marching band can teach you about business fundamentals, talent management and innovation

Jim Lane, GBQ Partners LLC

How to reboot your company for innovation and growth

Dean DeBiase, RebootPartners.com, Northern Illinois University College of Business

Valuation is key to avoiding problems when creating an ESOP

Brian Bornino, GBQ Partners LLC

How E-Verify and IMAGE certification can confirm employment eligibility for new hires

Jessica Ford, Ashton Staffing

How to identify what makes your business special and use it to improve your brand

Joe Cullinane, Northern Illinois University

How to choose the best tax structure for your business

Dennis R. Mowrey, GBQ Partners LLC

How to work with lenders in the current credit environment

Paul R. Anderson, GBQ Partners LLC

How to maximize the performance of your employees

Keith Robinson, Northern Illinois University

How to compete in a global marketplace

Paul Prabhaker, Northern Illinois University

How the right approach to travel risk management can benefit your company

Tracy DeBarr, Professional Travel, Inc.

How to use a financial expert during litigation or disputes

Rebekah Smith, GBQ Consulting LLC

How to drive growth at your company by focusing on customer satisfaction, products and services, and pricing

Jim Lane, GBQ Partners LLC

How to develop a successful mentoring program

Wendy Marcinkus Murphy, Northern Illinois University

Protect your assets

How to make sure your trade secrets remain secret

Exit interviews

How to improve your organization by surveying departing employees

What’s your company’s IQ?

How to use business intelligence to guide future decision-making

Fifth Third Bank on effective lending strategies

How to take advantage of SBA loans for your business

Carbon regulation

How to prepare for future versions of Cap and Trade Legislation

Health check

How to choose the right health care network for your company

Ohio Employee Health Partnership on MCOs

How managed care organizations impact the workers’ compensation system

Tax payback

How tax amnesty programs allow you the opportunity to pay forgotten taxes

Global impact

How to mitigate risks when doing business internationally

In the public eye

How to protect publicity and privacy rights

Take control of health care

How self-funded insurance plans can provide flexible options

Karen Conger on MCOs

How to utilize a good workers’ compensation Managed Care Organization (MCO)

Bad behavior

How to properly investigate workplace misconduct complaints

Business gems

How the economy has created new opportunities for distressed mergers and acquisitions

Protecting your company

How employment practices liability insurance can protect against employee claims

Negotiating a fair price

How to handle salary negotiations and employee compensation during the recession

Growth through acquisition

Should you take advantage of current acquisition opportunities?

Lease strategies

Options for landlords and tenants in a changing marketplace

Playing by the rules

Code Sections 409A and 162(m) and executive compensation

Fifth Third Bank on seeking a loan

Tips for obtaining a mortgage in today’s market