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Top 4 Ways to Optimize Facebook Business Page

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Oct 20, 2015 12:00:00 PM

Facebook has become the key marketing tool for all companies. With 1.49 billion active Facebook users, any company would be missing out on valuable, free marketing. Companies using social media have access to what real people are saying about the brand and how others perceive the brand. Facebook also helps increase visibility in search engines, leading to more free exposure. Master our top 4 ways to optimize Facebook and watch your page grow.

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Topics: Marketing, social media

Top 10 Risks Companies Face

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Oct 14, 2015 11:30:00 AM

It comes to no surprise that the world is rich with exposure. Every day companies are getting hacked or someone is trying to sue them. Bigger companies face bigger risks that could cost them a lot. But what exactly are the main concerns for companies to worry? We’ve got the top ten risks CEOs and risk managers worry most about.

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Topics: risk

Top 5 Health & Fitness Apps

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Oct 9, 2015 11:30:00 AM

 

 

Everyone has a busy schedule and constantly going, sometimes it’s hard to focus on one’s healthy lifestyle. With all the newest technology out there, it shouldn’t amaze you that there are apps out there to make your life a little easier (and healthier). Here are the top 5 health and fitness apps we find most beneficial:

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Topics: healthy eating

Healthy Substitutions: Pasta

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Oct 6, 2015 11:30:00 AM

Carbs might be the hardest thing to kick for most people, especially pasta. It’s quick and great in a variety of recipes but did you know there are great alternatives to pasta other than wheat pasta? Here are some yummy substitutions to spice up things in the kitchen and maintain a healthy lifestyle:

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Topics: healthy eating

8 Free Courses for Entrepreneurs

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Oct 2, 2015 11:30:00 AM

Becoming an Entrepreneur is a mindset. They have a strong personality filled with confidence and a great idea. Sometime just having a great idea won’t cut it. We came across some FREE online courses for startup business owners to help you grow your business and expand your education. These courses come from respected institutions such as Stanford University, MIT, Northwestern University, the University of Maryland and more. Check out these course and grow your business.

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Topics: entrepreneur

7 Must-Have Tools For Small Businesses

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Sep 30, 2015 11:30:00 AM

For small business owners and entrepreneurs, it’s important to not only have a great idea but to also have the right tools to market and organize thecompany. With so many components involved in running a business, it’s hard to stay on track and keep a clear idea on the goal. With the always evolving technology world, there are many resources readily available for business owners that make running a business not so stressful. Here are some amazing tools to help your business grow.

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Topics: Marketing

Understanding Risk Management

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Sep 28, 2015 11:30:00 AM

Risk management is a process for identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks of different kinds. All companies experience risk so it is important to have a dedicated team to managing these risks to help protect your company. Once the risks are identified, the risk manager will create a plan to minimize or eliminate the impact of negative events. A variety of strategies are available, depending on the type of risk and the type of business. Through the risk management, an organization reviews its susceptibility to unexpected losses, and then develops strategies either to prevent losses from happening, or to reduce damage and expense when they do.

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Topics: risk, risk management

Tips to Motivating a Team for Success

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Sep 24, 2015 11:30:00 AM

 

In order for a business to grow to its fullest potential, having a highly motivated team is extremely important. As a leader, understanding how to motivate a team is a crucial trait to possess, as the employee are the ones who are going to build your company. Here are some suggestions for entrepreneurs to motivate their team for a successful future:

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Topics: motivation

Emerging Risks in the Healthcare Industry

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Sep 22, 2015 11:30:00 AM

Understanding Emerging Risks

As technology advances, new risks are surfacing. It’s terrifying to think how easy it is for the wrong people to get your personal information, especially as a business owner. Hackers could ruin your business in minutes if they got their hands on valuable information. In healthcare, patients’ personal information is all in one area, making it a goldmine. Cyber attacks and drones are on the rise, finding personal information. More and more specialty drugs are being released leading to more risk of side effects in patients and 3D printed materials are being used and developed for the healthcare industry. Risks are always developing and it’s important to understand them fully in order to take proper precautions.

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Topics: risk management, healthcare

Tips to Staying Active at Your Desk

Posted by Cornell Insurance Services on Sep 18, 2015 11:30:00 AM

In today’s fitness craze, it’s important to stay active, especially while sitting at your desk at work for 8 hours a day. Sitting for long periods of time is not health on any level but there are people who never think twice about the harmful effects it’s having on their bodies. There’s a lack of blood flow through the body, joints and muscle stiffen and can cause a variety of health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. These health problems can be avoided by adjusting your work day and adding in extra movement.

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Topics: FitnessFriday, Lifestyle