Knowledge and Insights
Offering resources and insights that help clients and communities
One of the ways Mercadien accelerates client and community success is by continually enhancing and sharing knowledge. By offering our expertise and thought leadership on key business and industry trends and issues, we’re a better resource to you. It benefits everyone to keep minds sharp and fingers on the pulse of what’s critical in today’s dynamic environment.
We’re pleased to provide articles, news, and information to help you stay up-to-date on topics affecting your organization; learn about best practices and processes in relevant fields; and simplify the business and financial complexities you may face.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mercadien is a Proud Sponsor of the Center for Nonprofits Conference! Be Sure to Stop by Our Booth!
December 3, 2025 | The Palace at Somerset
333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Mercadien’s Community Service Brings Holiday Fun to the Young
December 19, 2017For its annual holiday community service event, The Mercadien Group partnered with the Office of Service Learning at Rider University, and students in its Bonner Community Scholars program, to host…Read More
How to Increase Your Business Value Using Value Drivers
December 6, 2017 | By: Lee D. BossA fundamental aspect of a successful business exit is assuring that your business has enough value to allow you to exit with financial security. This, coupled with wisely invested non-business…Read More
Is the Bank With You or Against You?
December 6, 2017 | By: Many business owners have mixed feelings about their banks and their banking representatives. They are unsure about whether they can be completely honest about their business without a negative impact…Read More
Tips for Complying With New HMDA Rules
December 1, 2017 | By: Raji SathappanOnce again, banking compliance professionals are in full swing preparing for the new HMDA rules. This is the biggest change since the recent TRID rules that banks still are getting…Read More
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
November 6, 2017On November 2, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee released a comprehensive tax reform bill called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” The bill has a…Read More
Advocacy vs. Lobbying by Nonprofits
November 1, 2017 | By: Lovepreet ButtarDo you get a little nervous when anyone talks about lobbying? What about advocacy? Do you know the difference between the two? There are many issues facing the nonprofit industry,…Read More
Does Your Human Service Provider Agency Have a Sustainable Business Model?
November 1, 2017 | By: Sherise D. RitterI’ve been helping numerous clients work through recent challenges stemming from funders’ demands, many of which are changing an organization’s entire way of getting paid. Take, as an example, a…Read More
The Sandwich Generation
October 24, 2017 | By: Michelle V. EvermanAn early morning stop at the hospital to visit your parent and to catch the doctor on their morning rounds, a hurried arrival at work, making follow-up appointments for your…Read More
Medicare Open Enrollment
October 24, 2017 | By: Betsy Chandler – MIC Insurance ServicesMedicare Open Enrollment, also known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. During this time of year you can change your Part…Read More