What is Disruptive Innovation? Historically, “disrupters” are visionaries who grasp how an existing idea, product or service can be improved upon, produced for less or made more accessible to millions. Take Apple for example. The development of the iPhone has given consumers a way to
No matter the size or type of club, boards play a critical role in the success of the organization as a whole. One of the ways in which a board can, and should, monitor how much it is achieving is through frequent performance assessments. This
As we know, truly private clubs can be exempt from federal income tax on their proceeds. Indeed, most clubs take advantage of this benefit offered by the federal government. Under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, a club organized for pleasure, recreation or other
The meat industry appears to be in need of a bovine intervention. The dilemma? Beef prices are through the roof, and at the same time, demand for beef, by both low and high-end consumers, is on the rise. As we enter the height of burger
It’s often been said that you can’t fight your taxes; you can only fight your assessment. Therefore, it takes an understanding of what goes into calculating real estate taxes in order to understand if your club’s assessment is fair or should be contested. What
Gone are the days of yoga reserved solely for sun-saluting women. Men across the country are cashing in on the benefits of yoga that range from fitness and family time to injury prevention. If that wasn’t enough, yoga can also improve your golf game. Recently,
Through the difficulties of the recent economic recession, and into today’s world of tenuous economic recovery, club membership has relied heavily on our nation’s top-earners for their loyalty. Now, several studies suggest the number of high-income families is rising rapidly, along with their incomes. Analyzing
Editor’s note: The following article is adapted from NCA’s newest publication, HR Management: Best Practices for Private Clubs. One of the goals in most organizations is to maintain a strong, engaged and productive workforce. When employee turnover is high, clubs face numerous added costs in terms
On April 16, 2013, the National Club Association joined other prominent voices in the world of golf for the 6th annual National Golf Day on Capitol Hill. These allied organizations, forming the WE ARE GOLF coalition, met with Congressional representatives from across the country to discuss
Any successful club manager understands that ensuring a premier member experience is the most important part of overall operations. From first impressions to finishing touches, an enjoyable member experience is essential in order to retain existing members, attract new members and remain a cut above