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Category: Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT: 10 Reasons Why Using Spreadsheets to Manage Cap Tables is a Bad Idea

Posted on July 8, 2021August 26, 2021

Capitalization tables (or cap tables) provide an analysis of a company’s percentages of ownership, equity dilution, and value of equity in each round of investment by founders, investors, and other owners. Developing a cap table and making related decisions can be complicated and overwhelming.

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How the Tight Labor Market Affects Profitability

Posted on July 1, 2021August 26, 2021

We know that the key to creating a successful company is to hire and develop a skilled and highly-engaged workforce. As the labor market continues to tighten up, it has become even more challenging to hire top talent across all industries. Is the best solution simply to increase wages which can cut into your operating […]

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White House Issues Ransomware Prevention Guidance to Businesses

Posted on June 17, 2021August 26, 2021

In a recent letter addressed to corporate executives and business leaders, the White House emphasized that bolstering the nation’s resilience against cyberattacks is a main priority for President Joe Biden’s administration. Specifically, as ransomware attacks continue to rise in both cost and…

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Five Key Considerations Before Terminating an Employee

Posted on April 29, 2021September 11, 2021

Terminating an employee is never easy, and often, the events leading up to the termination are not either. An employee who once was a competent hire has become a problem for your company. Terminating the employee without a plan to correct the behavior or issue can be risky business, especially if your company is an […]

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Americans See The Importance Of Retirement Self-Funding

Posted on April 22, 2021September 11, 2021

More than half of near-retirees (adults aged 50 to 64) are worried a “great deal” about the Social Security system, according to Gallup, while only a third of survey respondents aged 18-29 expressed a similar concern about the program’s long-term availability…

Retirement

Americans Highly Value Their 401(k) Plans

Posted on April 15, 2021September 11, 2021

401(k)s are among the most widely used retirement savings vehicles in America, in part because millions of working adults have access to these defined contribution (DC) plans through their employer. However, 401(k)s are also very popular because many Americans can recognize…

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AspenHR Board Director

Midge is a recognized leader with extensive experience in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Human Capital Management (HCM) industries. After a successful career practicing law, she started in the PEO industry in 1999. As a C-suite executive, Midge was instrumental in founding, operating and growing two successful PEOs, Engage PEO and Modern Business Associates.

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