NEP Group expands across the globe, building a worldwide network
Over three years, NEP Group Inc. has more than doubled in size, with greater than 50 percent of its business now outside the U.S. It hasn’t always been easy, but NEP stuck to an aggressive growth path to become a global business.
Secrets for setting a culture of sustainability and reaping the long-term benefits
Sustainability is a buzzword in business, but green doesn’t mean that you can’t also be profitable. While the first cost is higher, there are long-term benefits that even industry-leading companies are still coming to grips with.
5 Generation Bakers hopes to rise to new heights in newly renovated facility
5 Generation Bakers just went through a construction project, which took 30 months to complete. It puts 5 Generation Bakers and its 50 employees in a position to grow, as the new facility is three times larger.
Stand up for yourself, your company
Do you avoid negotiation? I did for many years. Until recently, I viewed negotiation as a conflict conversation.
Opportunities — and pitfalls — in Asia are huge
As you plunge into exciting Asian markets, remember that human engagement hasn’t evolved as fast as the rising factories and growing economic power. There are still very basic differences in how people conduct business that haven’t changed much in the past 100 years.
Do you have executive presence?
When you are in that high-stakes meeting, sales presentation, interaction or conflict your executive presence is both emotional and physiological. Your thoughts are racing and your heart rate is escalating. People watch you. How do you execute at your highest level when the pressure is on?
Executive confidence you can only receive from an EMBA
Several years ago, I felt a pressing need to broaden my perspective and strengthen my executive skills in order to evolve faster than business trends. That’s why I chose an Executive MBA program.
Help us celebrate those leading Pittsburgh
This will be the third year for our Smart 50 event, so I’m asking you to help us find new nominees. We want to recognize the leaders in the region who are being innovative, making an impact and creating organizations built to last.
Why you must invest in your business, and the tax credits that can help
A few helpful tax credits for businesses that have been made permanent or extended out several years.
Keeping up with payroll taxes is critical. Make sure you have help
Every year, payroll tax compliance gets more complex. The hardest aspects to keep up with are the changes in regulations, due dates and filing requirements.