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“Things keep changing right now,” says Kathy Speaker MacNett, a managing member of SkarlatosZonarich LLC, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “It’s hard to say where we’ll end up.” Speaker MacNett is well versed in the changing regulations around the Family Medical…
“Having a business is like inviting strangers into your home,” Drs. Kristen Duncan and Danette Nulph, owners of Duncan-Nulph Hearing Associates, said. Yet, “experience is an amazing teacher. When we look back to the first few years of running a…
It’s scary owning and operating a business right now. As of this writing, the world has passed the milestone of 1.6 million cases of COVID-19. There have been over 200,000 deaths. Ninety-five percent of Americans are under stay-at-home orders from…
Starting a small business, or being a small-business owner, can be overwhelming and complex. Statistics show that 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, while 50% fail after five years. Despite the grim numbers, only 22% of small-business…
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been recently covered in the media, and you may have even seen it as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. What exactly is CBD? Why is it suddenly so popular? How is Cannabidiol…
Protecting your business assets using noncompete, confidentiality, and separation agreements Two employees of a hair salon walked out and set up shop several blocks away, taking the majority of their clients with them. This could be a devastating loss to…
What would you say is the biggest setback women meet on their journey to a healthy lifestyle? Ourselves. We tend to be our own worst enemies. We use belittling and shaming self-talk. We compare ourselves to others versus thriving in…
When was the last time you updated your employee handbook? Running an effective business entails having updated policies and procedures according to the laws of the state in which you live and the goals of your organization. These policies, procedures,…
By BARRY SPARKS It’s only natural to want to help your children financially, even when they become adults. Parents don’t want to see their adult children struggle with day-to-day expenses or long-term debt. Nearly 3 in 4 parents with adult…
I don’t have children, no employees — plants, I have plants. My plants love me and they create oxygen for me to breathe. They are pretty and I love them back. I also pick species that are low maintenance — pothos…