by Study Groups | Aug 16, 2024 | Finance
As the Federal Reserve Bank raised U.S. short term interest rates in rapid succession from near zero levels at the beginning of 2022 to over 5%, there was widespread belief that a recession would soon follow. Instead, consumer spending remained strong and labor...
by Study Groups | Aug 10, 2024 | Leadership, Strategic Planning
Transitions between generations in family businesses are pivotal moments that shape the future of the enterprise. Recently, the son of a family business CEO approached me with a blunt question: “How can you help push my father out of the CEO role?” I...
by Study Groups | Aug 10, 2024 | C-Store, Finance
Lottery accounting sometimes seems complex because of the constant EFT’s into and out of your account. This guide aims to simplify the process and provide you with best practices to effectively manage and track lottery transactions. Online Lotto – Draw Games...
by Study Groups | Aug 2, 2024 | C-Store, Technology
A fuel dispatch software can either help optimize your business operations or it can make them more chaotic with complex interfaces, long implementation cycles, and half-baked features. So, how can you tell which of the many software options out there will do the...
by Study Groups | Jul 31, 2024 | HR
Hybrid work is usually defined as a flexible arrangement that combines remote work and in-office work. You may be thinking that hybrid work doesn’t apply to your company, but if you have multiple locations or if you consider your extended team of third-party vendors,...
by Study Groups | Jul 30, 2024 | Strategic Planning
Land O’Sun Management Corporation d/b/a Fast Track (the “Company”) was founded in 1996 when local businessmen Alan Fogg, Richard Rentz and Stephen Fogg purchased a chain of gas stations in Northern Florida. At the time, the stores were underperforming due to...
by Study Groups | Jul 30, 2024 | Insurance
How Un-bundling Your Health Plan May Lead to Lower Costs & Better Care Any health plan is made up of the same fundamental components: Medical Network – where members go to receive healthcare: doctors, hospitals, providers, etc. Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) –...
by Study Groups | Jul 22, 2024 | HR, Insurance
When it comes to employee benefits, the complicated world of health insurance tops the list of most confusing, stressful and costly. How does your company decide which plans best match your employee demographics? How can you make sure to take the best care possible of...
by Study Groups | Jul 20, 2024 | Marketing
Time and time again, we encounter clients aspiring to build brands as iconic as Buc-ee’s and Wawa. The allure of their notoriety and dedicated fanbase is undeniable. But what exactly makes these brands so exceptional? What draws other owners and operators to emulate...
by Study Groups | Jul 16, 2024 | Finance, Operations
We are often asked how Study Group member returns compare to firms in the larger economy. Study Group members actively benchmark against their peers. Members share ideas and offer one another constructive input. They help hold each other accountable. A contention is...
