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  Analysis of the CFMA’s 2021 Annual Financial Survey finds reason for optimism for civil construction: profitability is on the rise. Industry experts say that even more is possible—with attention to overcoming common internal performance…
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  To increase 401k participation and savings, messaging has to focus on achievable goals and use the delivery channels savers at different ages are most likely to find relevant. Marketing experts share actionable strategies.  …
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  Cybersecurity is absolutely personal: our data, accounts, savings—everything—requires protection. Another thing that’s become personal at most of our businesses is communication: targeted marketing is better then broad sweeps. Here’s the thing: increased reliance on…
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  Having details about assets—and debts—documented and handy is a great jumping off point for estate planning. With a balance sheet in hand, it’s easier to get appropriate estate planning assistance. It’s also easier to…
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  Among the reasons why it can feel daunting to take action and create an estate plan is the terminology. With help from experts, here are definitions of words associated with estate planning. Understanding them…
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Facebook vs LinkedIn? Although Facebook remains the most frequently used social media platform around the world, some construction business experts are encouraging contractors to pay more attention to the unique marketing potential of LinkedIn. Here…
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  Everyone running a construction business can identify with the challenge of finding time to cultivate, estimate and bid on new work. But, without a pipeline of incoming projects, the business obviously can’t grow. Here…
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  Regulators at both the IRS and the DOL have made it clear that retirement plans must double down on efforts to prevent missing participants so that benefits can be distributed on schedule. Read on…
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  Let’s face it: the term can be confusing—and the responsibilities are daunting when it comes to having a fiduciary role related to company sponsored retirement plans. Financial experts point out that repeated attempts by…
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