Identify your intellectual property or risk losing it
Intellectual property (IP) protection is a critical task that enables companies to safeguard the hard work, expertise and ingenuity of their employees, says Kristen M. Hoover, a patent attorney at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman. But, to be effective, a plan must be crafted to fit the way an organization functions.
Mark Smucker is doing what it takes to keep The J.M. Smucker Co. competitive
The J.M. Smucker Co. is marshaling its institutional strengths to better understand just what people want from its family of brands and how to get it to them faster.
The power of five
It’s easy to dismiss five minutes as not enough time. But by doing so, we miss a great opportunity, says Donna Rae Smith.
20 years, 7,300 Diet Cokes and one leadership lesson
Delight may well be the secret sauce in crafting a positive culture, says Jason V. Barger, a globally celebrated keynote speaker, leadership coach and author.
In an online world, reputation management is key
In today’s internet world with online reviews, customers’ views carry more weight than ever. In a twist on the old adage, it takes years to build a reputation and mere seconds (and the click of a mouse) to destroy one.
The emotions of transition
Transitions, even when welcomed and anticipated, are emotional times for us all, says Leslie W. Braksick of My Next Season.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals July 3
After five years off the stock market, Dell Technologies announced that it has reached an agreement with its Special Committee of independent directors to exchange tracking stock for a new class of common shares.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals July 2
IT services giant Synnex Corporation plans to acquire call center operator Convergys in a cash and stock transaction for a total value of ~$2.8B, including ~$170M of Convergys’ outstanding net debt.
The critical success factor within every company’s control
Mario O. Vicari, CPA, director at Kreischer Miller, talks about the differences between top-performing and underperforming companies.
2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®
EY celebrates dynamic mold breakers in its EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program. Meet the 2018 winners and finalists who come from Kentucky, Ohio (except Toledo), Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.