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16 feature HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE STAY CALM MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS CONTENTS 3 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 4 OUTSOURCING YOUR 401(k) PROGRAM: A Wise Solution For Small Business 6 WHY SAFETY SHOULD NOT BE FIRST 9 THE ULTIMATE EMPLOYEE MOTIVATOR Family Support 10 THE ART OF SOCIAL SELLING ON LINKEDIN A How-To Guide 12 LEADERSHIP Five Critical Aspects 14 TIPS FOR CONNECTING WITH WORLD-CLASS PROFESSIONALS 20 WHAT DOES YOUR BUYER REALLY WANT? Five Insights Reveal the True Story 22 TWELVE NATURAL LAWS OF BUILDING A GREAT BUSINESS A More Organic Way to Operate? 25 BUYING THE RIGHT HOMEOWNERS POLICY Issues You May Face Dear Business Owner, As president of Marcotte, I am thrilled to introduce our new corporate magazine. We will be publishing this magazine biannually to report on key business trends and advise you on ways to minimize your company’s exposure to risk. Beyond that, we hope to provide you with a myriad of practical business solutions on topics ranging from human resources to benefits and retirement plans. In short, we want to partner with you in the success of your business. We welcome your suggestions for future content. With offices in Omaha and Kearney, and over 50 employees, Marcotte specializes in providing customized solutions for our client partners. Our team of specialists is here to assist you with many different aspects of your business including commercial insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, human resources and loss control. Our dedicated specialists are also ready to help your executives manage their own insurance coverage and finances, from home and auto insurance to wealth management and long-term financial planning. Marcotte is a member of Intersure, a nationwide group of independent, market-leading agencies who share best practices and collaborate with one another to provide creative solutions for their clients. Through this magazine, we aim to share with you not only our own ideas but also our opinions and advice garnered from some of the top thought leaders in the industry today. Please enjoy the magazine and let us know how we can improve on it for future issues. Our relationships with our clients are what drive and motivate us each day. We strive to bring you practical information that will keep your businesses, employees and families protected. In short, we will do the worrying for you. For more information about Marcotte, please visit our website at www.marcotteins.com or call us any time at (402) 398-9009 in Omaha or (308) 234-5258 in Kearney. We’d love to hear from you! Sincerely, 26 HSAs OFFER EMPLOYEES A SLEW OF BENEFITS 29 WILL YOU BE PREPARED WHEN THE MARKET COOLS OFF? Market Cycles 30 BRACING FOR A CYBER-ATTACK: What You Need to Know DAVID BUSHEY President, Marcotte WWW.MARCOTTEINS.COM 3