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The Three Keys to Practice Growth
By David J. ScrantonIn last month's article, I described how simply trying to do the right thing for my clients led me to a fantastic opportunity for success. By focusing on the universe of conservative, income-generating
May 01, 2009
Over My Dead BodyWay back in 1982, when I graduated from Western Illinois University -- home of the Fighting Leathernecks -- I rejoiced in the fact that I...
May 01, 2009
Editor's Letter: Tectonic ShiftI am sure that I am not alone in thinking that we are now living in a time of historic transformation. I adduce this from...
May 01, 2009
A Marketing Guide for the PerplexedEver since the financial crisis turned to red alert, there has been a deluge of articles on the business pages questioning both the viability and...
May 01, 2009
Insurance Update: Out in the OpenOn March 17, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) approved a compromise version of the climate change survey sent out for comments in 2008....
May 01, 2009
Let the Sun Shine InIn difficult times like the current environment, it's important to divulge as much about your firm's finances as you feel comfortable for two reasons. First, making...
May 01, 2009
The Fast Track: Coming of AgeRecently, one of my clients, who shall remain nameless, made a big mistake. We agreed that firm finances required she lay off two of her...