In 2017 the median loss attributed to healthcare claim fraud was $1,185,990. Healthcare fraud includes any type of filed fraudulent claim that is intended to turn a profit on the part of the filer. The medical industry faces many forms of fraud, and schemes like this can come in many different forms including: Using...
Being vocal about the benefits of small business can help bring in more customers to shop small, locally-owned and operated companies While large chains and e-commerce continue to grow and thrive, many consumers are committed to shopping locally. In fact, about 90% of Americans shop with local businesses at least once a week and...
Avoiding these marketing mistakes will help protect your small business brand and ensure you are spending your marketing budget wisely Today, brand is everything. Customers have the brands they trust most and they have no problem giving their attention (and money) to them. So, how do small businesses get their brand’s name out to...
Employees coming to work sick or injured – presenteeism – could be making your small business less productive or profitable Businesses are always looking for ways to cut costs in order to increase overall revenue. These ways can range from using reverse consolidation to free up cash flow by slashing 50% of monthly advance...
The New Year brings new tools and strategies that small businesses can use to embrace these 2020 digital marketing trends The speed of digital marketing has led to impatience on the part of the consuming public. Studies suggest that viewers form an opinion about your website in about 0.05 seconds. This means that you...
Getting your small business shipments safely to customers requires the right packaging and transport strategy Whether you work in construction or run a small, local honey shop, shipping business goods from point A to point B and doing it safely and securely is of utmost importance. Failing to pack or ship goods properly may...
Whether you’re starting your new business or a green entrepreneur, these tips can help your business shrink your carbon footprint in 2020. This year is quickly coming to a close, and 2020 is just around the corner. Now’s the time for people everywhere to start thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. If you’re...
Keep your small business secure during the busy holiday season and year round with these business security tips There’s no better time to be on the ball about business security than the holiday season. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over 1 million identity theft complaints have been registered in recent years. In...
The right partnership can help you and your business thrive, especially if you’re willing to use these tips and work on improving the partnership over time. Running a small business alone is hard, but as it turns out, running a business with a partner may be even harder. Statistics show that up to 70%...
Starting any small business is a real challenge, but it can be even more challenging if you’re competing with larger businesses It’s no secret that keeping a small business running is difficult, but it’s especially challenging for small businesses that are forced to compete with large corporations in their same industry. For these businesses,...