BANKS: IF WE CAN'T BEAT 'EM, SHOULD WE JOIN 'EM? by Patty Vaughn The Supreme Court decision, Barnett Bank v. Florida Insurance Commissioner, has created a plethora of new partnerships. T...

Finance, it is often said, is the language of business. This may well be true, but there are a lot of us who don't understand the language and could be described as 'financially illiterate.' It doesn't have to be that way and you don't need an accounting background to become financially literate.

ENHANCE BUSINESS IN DIFFICULT TIMES: MANAGE FINANCES by Brian Burke, ASA Successful agencies act in seven areas to enhance business during difficult economic times: marketing, prosp...

EVALUATE PROSPECTIVE BUYERS FOR YOUR AGENCY by Patricia Berry Before selling your agency, get answers to these questions. Many agency acquisitions are based on retention because b...

FINANCIAL RATINGS DON'T TELL ALL by Chris Burand In the past year, it hasn't been unusual to see reports of companies that have had their debt ratings lowered, although their ...

There’s no time better than the beginning of the year to set some fiscal goals and create a plan for improving your financial situation. You are probably ready for a brand new beginning and the thought of sticking to a budget after the holiday spending spree might sound a little more appealing than it would at any other time of year. Here is a step-by-step guide to create some annual goals as well as a financial plan that will help usher in a whole new financial foundation for you and your family.

RECEIVABLES REDUCTION by David John DePaolo COST OF RECEIVABLES Failure to keep control of current accounts receivable can have disastrous effects on the cash flow of a bu...

SALVAGING YOUR INVESTMENT AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE by John Barclay, Esq. The Northridge earthquake has resulted in billions of dollars of property damage. Insurance, private assistance, and public assis...