As a professional business communicator, I’ve worked for President Donald J. Trump.

Many investors are scratching their heads wondering why certain asset types have been largely unaffected and, in some cases, even performing better and trading at higher prices than before the pandemic

When I started Compass Point nearly 20 years ago, I heard a quote from business owner, who is now one of my mentors, Tom Stine: “The only reason to get into business is to get out.”  

Pennsylvania’s legislators have been hard at work in recent weeks as they grapple with challenges facing the commonwealth as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Can trusts play a role in a business owner’s planning? In many cases the answer to this question is a resounding YES!

We are roughly six months into this wild ride - emotionally drained, frazzled, shorter tempered, and less patient. We’re all in the same storm but not necessarily on the same boat. 

When your business depends on inventory, any mishap can lead to trouble. From dissatisfied customers to wasted funds, problems can compound quickly as seemingly small errors turn into profit-eating catastrophes. Here’s how to stay ahead of issues so you can avoid an ugly snowball effect.

We are hearing the term “sustainability” more often during the pandemic. Sustainability is a misunderstood term because of many different interpretations and a tendency for people to only casually address and refer to it using words like “eco,” “green,” or “smart.” 

For many owners, their business models, operations and revenue streams may be irreversibly altered. While some businesses have remained operational through the pandemic, it is hard to predict when there will be a return to “business as usual.”

Right now, everyone is trying to make difficult decisions about a future that looks anything but clear. The economic implications of the global coronavirus pandemic will be felt for years to come in every sector of society. As unemployment continues to rise, citizens may want to train for more stable careers, but are afraid they cannot afford it. 

Pennsylvania and the five other Chesapeake Bay states and the District of Columbia agreed 10 years ago to take actions to clean and protect local waters and ultimately save the Bay.

Turns out never is not as long as some people think. The professional football team in Washington, D.C., has a new temporary name and will soon have another, after finally bowing to pressure to remove its mascot, which has been deemed a racist epithet for many years. 

From the initial denial of the $12.8 million in CARES Act funds specifically allocated to Lebanon County, to the subsequent agreement to release the funds, many have had strong opinions about why they were withheld and who has power over them. It is critical to understand a few things for our community to move forward.

The physical office and classroom space will continue to facilitate interaction, collaboration and innovation and ultimately, personal health, wellbeing and productivity. But we must approach these spaces in a different way as we move forward. 

High-profile communicators are currently at a crossroads, a position born of the nationwide outrage over the police-related death of Minnesotan George Floyd. The public eye is focusing sharply on the commentary coming from government officials, celebrities and national brand spokespeople, parsing words for both their inherent and implied meanings.