One of the centerpieces of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was a requirement that states either establish and operate their own health insurance exchange or leave it up to the federal government. In all, 18 states and the District of Columb
One thing that’s become even more clear to me over the past several months is that the businesses that are succeeding through these tough times are the ones that are focusing on increasing revenue and sales and on getting and keeping customers—much more t
There are some exciting changes to the Trusted Choice® state grant program for 2013, which were recently announced by the Trusted Choice board of directors, chaired by past Big “I” chairman, David Daniel. David and the board feel these changes will presen
Can a 24-hour diner reclaim loss of business income when authorities impose a curfew, allowing the business to only be open for half of its regular business hours?
By: Volume 110, No. 1
New hires at Bigham Kliewer Chapman Watts (BKCW) do many things, but wondering what they’ll do next isn’t one of them. That’s because the on-boarding process at this Killeen, Texas, agency is smooth and specific.
Most fans of the 1960’s top-rated television series “The Andy Griffith Show” recall the episode when Barney Fife purchased his first car. Against the advice of the discerning Sheriff Taylor, the deputy is duped into buying what is presented as a perfect,
Build It and They Will Sue; Save 15%, Lose $20,000; Intra-Family Lawsuits
Ace brings his own bottle of wine to an Irish restaurant that’s BYOB. When he learns the restaurant keeps his alcohol behind the counter and serves it to him–without a liquor license–he warns the waitress that it may have some liability risks at hand.
As I write my fourth Chairman’s Voice column, it is turning much cooler in Oklahoma and the leaves are really falling. Nanette and I recently made visits to the Kentucky and Indiana conventions; both were very well attended with lots of activities, contin