Saddle Up for Success
“My sister and I were always riding ponies and horses as far back as I can remember,” Laura Rutledge said. “I rode a pony by myself before I learned to ride a bike.” With that kind of background, it seemed…
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More Women ‘Leaning In’ by Learning the Ropes of Small-Business Ownership
Amidst the cultural rally for work/life balance-torn women to “lean in”—to continue pursuing their career goals and speak up for their needs—more and more women are deciding to do so on their own terms: by becoming their own bosses. By…
Putting Their Hands Where Their Hearts Are
There are no big “W’s” on their shirtfronts, and they don’t stand around with arms akimbo and legs firmly planted. It’s their quiet actions that make these three the “Wonder Women” of the Veterans Helping Hand in York. Collette Walker,…
Medicaid’s Five-Year Look-Back Rule
One of the most confusing and misunderstood topics in elder law is Medicaid’s five-year look-back rule. The following are five points that I hope will demystify this rule for you. (This discussion is based on information available as of July…
Don’t Underestimate the Value of Good Oral Health
A mouth is not just a mouth. It’s a window into a person’s overall health. “It’s so important, and so neglected by the medical community,” said Suzanne Ahnquist, DMD, of Smilesbuilderz in Lancaster. “There is such an oral-systemic link.” For…
At the Corner of Fun and Fabulous – The Women’s Expo!
Just in time for the holidays, the Cumberland County women’s expo will be held on Nov. 12 at the Carlisle Expo Center from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Plan to spend the day with friends, family, or coworkers and check…
The First Ever Epic MEN’S Expo—Women Will Love it Too!
Ladies, get the guys—husband, boyfriend, brother, son, uncle, the guy that fixes your car, whoever—and start your engines! The premiere Epic MEN’S Expo will debut in York on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the York…
A Blip on the Screen of Life
“Most of the time, things seen on mammos and ultrasounds are not bad,” Laurie Gaughan said. But in her case, being an ultrasonographer at PinnacleHealth, she had more expertise than most of us when viewing her diagnostic results and, therefore,…
Why Can’t I Hire the Right Person?
Do you find selecting a new person for your team to be an exercise in futility? Do you rely on your “gut feel” or how much you liked that charismatic candidate, only to be disappointed with a nightmare of an…
When Flirting with Franchise Ownership, Due Diligence is Required
If you’ve fantasized about delving into business ownership but want to avoid the risk and hassle of getting established and building a reputation, then franchise ownership may be the option that satisfies your entrepreneurial spirit. Rather than take the gamble…