What’s your category strategy?

Knowing that your technology or process could be applied in other industries is one thing; it’s quite another to spot opportunities in unfamiliar markets, decide which to pursue and map out the steps to get there.

Due diligence is essential to making a good deal

In a competitive market, companies also have to ensure that a deal takes them closer to their objectives — and not just jump on a deal because it’s there, says MRI Software’s John Ensign.

Today’s dealmaking demands more from investors

You don’t need any experience or intelligence to know great companies are pricey. You do, however, need a lot of both to continue buying and thriving in today’s marketplace, says Stewart Kohl.

Lack of awareness creates demand for biomedical engineering techs

When people hear the phrase “biomedical engineering” or “biomedical technology,” the tendency is to think of people doing grant work, researching a new prosthesis or developing new gene-editing techniques. That misunderstanding is contributing to a gap between those who would fill those roles and the employers who need them, says Tri-C’s Dan Pack.

Steps you can take to improve, grow your business in 2020

Companies and owners that put together a plan, execute that plan and find ways to work successfully with partners should be able to leverage favorable market conditions to grow their business, says Kurt Kappa, Chief Lending Officer at First Federal Lakewood.

Is your organization up to date on its HR compliance and training?

Human resources has never been more complicated. HR professionals are responsible for dealing with constant changes from the Department of Labor (DOL) or other regulatory agencies, while finding new talent and retaining employees in an operating environment of heightened awareness about harassment, says Rea & Associates’ Renee West, SHRM-SCP.

Reframing challenging life events

It’s important to reframe challenging life events that have negative personal consequences, including with your career transition to retirement, says Leslie W. Braksick.