When the Unthinkable Happens To Your Business, Can Your Insurance Plan Save the Day?
Over the past few weeks, some of the news stories dominating the headlines would seem to be the furthest thing from business news you could think of. But what if the East Coast earthquake, Hurricane Irene, or even another act of terrorism along the lines of 9/11 did irreparable damage to your business? That’s when property and casualty insurance could save the day, and The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, talks with our resident insurance experts, Tom Grealish and Tom Philbin of Henderson Brothers Insurance, about property and casualty claims, and the fine line that is often drawn that may determine if your business can be saved.
Also on the Show:
Succession Planning Beyond the “C Suite”: With Ryan Neupaver
When the idea of succession planning in business is put forth, it is mostly associated with the transfer of company assets at the top level of the company. If the CEO steps down, will the company be in good hands? But according to Ryan Neupaver of the Select Financial Group, succession planning doesn’t stop there. Ryan talks with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, about the idea that everyone in a company from the top down should consider a succession plan for their own personal professional assets, and discusses effective strategies that can be put in place for any level in the company.
What the Recent Conference Shakeups Mean for the Business of College Athletics
When the Big East Conference opened its doors for college athletic competition in 1979, one of its charter members was Syracuse University, with the University of Pittsburgh following suit just three years later, and they have remained conference stalwarts ever since. Recently, both schools announced that they would be departing the conference in 2014, moves that sent shockwaves throughout the Big East. With other Big East schools rumored to follow suit, and other significant athletic programs throughout the country departing their own home conferences, what does the shakeup mean for the state of college athletics? Matt Ryan, an economist at Duquesne University, joins The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris to discuss why schools align themselves with conferences to begin with, why they leave, and what it means for the bigger picture of college athletics.
Stopping Employee Fraud in Its Tracks: Three Steps You Need to Know
Of the many threats to a company’s short-term and long-term well being, employee fraud and theft may be the ones with the biggest impact. And they may be the most difficult ones to detect as well, given that, on average, each case takes 18 months to track. It’s a multi-billion dollar problem for businesses in the U.S, and Peter Fleming of Wilke and Associates CPA devotes this week’s “Ask the Accountant” segment to what you can do to prevent it from happening in your company. Peter talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about three critical steps you must take ASAP to prevent employee fraud and theft in the workplace.
The Business of Health: Why the Battle Against Childhood Obesity Begins at Home
The issue of childhood obesity in the United States can be summed up in one alarming statistic: One in every three American children is classified as overweight. The reasons for this are many, ranging from a poor diet to lack of exercise to unfortunate genetics. While little can be done about genetics, the child’s exercise levels and dietary consumption rests primarily in the hands of the child’s parents. Melanie Cole is a nationally-regarded exercise physiologist, and as part of the “Business of Health” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, she talks with host Dr. Will Clower of Mediterranean Wellness about the epidemic of childhood obesity, what parents can do RIGHT NOW to curb it, and the consequences to the child, and society, if nothing is done.
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Ron’s Rant: Want to Find Your Company’s Next Great Product Idea? Look Inward!
The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, rants about the idea of looking inward to your company’s body of work to find the next great product or service that will drive revenue for the enterprise.
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Stopping Employee Fraud in Its Tracks: Three Steps You Need to Know
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Of the many threats to a company’s short-term and long-term well being, employee fraud and theft may be the ones with the biggest impact. And they may be the most difficult ones to detect as well, given that, on average, each case takes 18 months to track. It’s a multi-billion dollar problem for businesses in the U.S, and Peter Fleming of Wilke and Associates CPA devotes this week’s “Ask the Accountant” segment to what you can do to prevent it from happening in your company. Peter talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about three critical steps you must take ASAP to prevent employee fraud and theft in the workplace.
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Succession Planning Beyond the “C Suite”: With Ryan Neupaver
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When the idea of succession planning in business is put forth, it is mostly associated with the transfer of company assets at the top level of the company. If the CEO steps down, will the company be in good hands? But according to Ryan Neupaver of the Select Financial Group, succession planning doesn’t stop there. Ryan talks with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, about the idea that everyone in a company from the top down should consider a succession plan for their own personal professional assets, and discusses effective strategies that can be put in place for any level in the company.
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When the Unthinkable Happens To Your Business, Can Your Insurance Plan Save The Day?
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Over the past few weeks, some of the news stories dominating the headlines would seem to be the furthest thing from business news you could think of. But what if the East Coast earthquake, Hurricane Irene, or even another act of terrorism along the lines of 9/11 did irreparable damage to your business? That’s when property and casualty insurance could save the day, and The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, talks with our resident insurance experts, Tom Grealish and Tom Philbin of Henderson Brothers Insurance, about property and casualty claims, and the fine line that is often drawn that may determine if your business can be saved. Plus, they also discuss the nature of insurance claims (both legitimate and illegitimate) in business, as well as the growing threat of cyber-liability on a professional and personal level.
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What the Recent Conference Shakeups Mean for College Athletics
When the Big East Conference opened its doors for collegiate athletic competition in 1979, one of its charter members was Syracuse University, with the University of Pittsburgh following suit just three years later, and they have remained conference stalwarts ever since. Recently, both schools announced that they would be departing the conference in 2014, moves that sent shockwaves throughout the Big East. With other Big East schools rumored to follow suit, and other significant athletic programs throughout the country departing their own home conferences, what does the shakeup mean for the state of college athletics? Matt Ryan, an economist at Duquesne University, joins The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris to discuss why schools align themselves with conferences to begin with, why they leave, and what it means for the bigger picture of college athletics. Plus, Matt also takes a big-picture look at how he feels the American collegiate education system is serving its customer base, the future leaders of tomorrow.
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The Business of Health: The Battle Against Childhood Obesity
The issue of childhood obesity in the United States can be summed up in one alarming statistic: One in every three American children is classified as overweight. The reasons for this are many, ranging from a poor diet to lack of exercise to unfortunate genetics. While little can be done about genetics, the child’s exercise levels and dietary consumption rests primarily in the hands of the child’s parents. Melanie Cole is a nationally-regarded exercise physiologist, and as part of the “Business of Health” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, she talks with host Dr. Will Clower of Mediterranean Wellness about the epidemic of childhood obesity, what parents can do RIGHT NOW to curb it, and the consequences to the child, and society, if nothing is done.
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