It was a great turn out at the August Shakers and Stirrers, especially for summer! Thanks to all those professionals who came along and help make the event a great success!! Here's some pics from the event: ...

The 111th Congress and President Barack Obama have decided to make health reform a major legislative priority in 2009. Despite a flagging economy and a severely challenging fiscal climate, many politicians (and citizens) believe that the time has arrived to change the way our nation finances health care. Absent in the current discussion regarding reforming our ailing healthcare system is a serious discussion on a key issue overlooked by many: cost. There is a bright spot in this area that has been largely ignored by the mainstream press and print media: HSA’s, or Health Savings Accounts. These tax advantaged plans have ...

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Does this sound like you… the economy is going south, and you're starting to panic. You're worried about the financial health of your small business. You think about slashing your prices to stimulate your sales. You assume you need to cut back on your marketing activities to save on expenses. If that sounds like you, you're not alone. A lot of the small business owners I consult with have those exact feelings. They want to discuss lowering prices and reducing marketing. There are a myriad of reasons why I disagree with both of these ideas, but rather than bore you with ...

As we approach the end of the first quarter of the year, many professionals are seeking to make new connections. Networking events have become a very popular way of building contacts. The Networking for Professionals Network organizes “Speed Networking” events to help professionals make solid connections. Speed Networking divides attendees into groups. One group remains seated while the members of the other group move from person to person; meeting with them for a brief timed session. After all of the rounds of Speed Networking have been completed, everyone mingles freely. This concept allows professionals to meet everyone at the event and ...