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Benefit Vendors Need To Be Your Partners To Assure Success

As nearly every sector has struggled in this rocky economy, one recurring thread that has tied them together is the value of good strategic partnerships.

By John Roberts | Updated on December 13, 2009

As nearly every sector has struggled in this rocky economy, one recurring thread that has tied them together is the value of good strategic partnerships. Knowing who you can trust in a tough economic market can be the difference between the growth and demise of a business–particularly when partnering with an employee benefits provider.

And yet, too often, critical elements of a business are outsourced to a vendor without an eye on the future and without full consideration of how their work will affect the long-term goals of the company. In a market where margins have been dwindling, finding vendors who operate as if they are partners is more important than ever.

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