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The terms isolationism and internationalism are traditionally used when one discusses foreign policy. I think these terms can also be applied to the world of business. The United States is still the largest economy in the world and as such, local companies tend to focus their attention more on business opportunities in their own region, […]

If you are a health-care provider, one of the most important things you do is document. You document a patient’s history, complaints, findings on exam, and diagnoses. You keep a record of a patient’s current medications and allergies. You record the time spent with a patient and the directions or instructions given to the patient.

Six missteps that may be costing you    There are plenty of good folks serving as financial advisors.   Many of my colleagues form pleasant relationships with their clients and seem to really care about the client-advisor professional relationship; unfortunately, that is not enough. Frequently, new clients will come in and discuss how much they

Changes in medicine make working for someone else more appealing, says retired physician   Young doctors have lost interest in going solo.    A recent survey of doctors-in-training in their final year of residency showed that just 2 percent want a go-it-alone practice.   Instead, their goal is to seek balance between their private and

Organizations do or accomplish many good things every day. Some of them are nice internal efforts or achievements, some involve new initiatives for the organization, and some stuff has a real impact on the community that the organization serves.   There is a time and place for all of this news to be shared, but

In another sign of our economic resurgence, Syracuse was named the no. 1 location among midsize U.S. cities for companies looking to “reshore” operations. In a report released recently from The Hackett Group, published in the New York Post, Syracuse was noted for several positive business attributes. They included declining labor costs, access to huge

The last few weeks are always a flurry of activity, but amid the hustle and hustle of wrapping up the state legislative session, we must remain focused on what matters — middle-class tax relief, supporting education, and strengthening ethics.   There is no doubt that New York’s families are strapped. Every dollar counts for hardworking

A common complaint about the trust or will of a deceased ancestor is that the terms of the trust or will are not responsive to changed circumstances and events not contemplated at the time the instrument was signed. Trust beneficiaries may become disabled or improvident. Family members may develop conflicts. Tax laws may have radically changed.