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Finding your entrepreneurial niche can take many paths

March 1, 2016 12:01 am

Born to a father from Hong Kong and mother from Taiwan, Susan Kwok Annoura moved from her birthplace of Silver Spring, Maryland, to the Houston suburb of Clear Lake when she was 2 years old. While attending Baylor University, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Fukuoka, Japan. In 1994, she married a Japanese keirin racer and moved to Fukuoka on a permanent basis, where she lived for 14 years.

A two-headed success — How Michael Stumpp creates a culture of safety at BASF

March 1, 2016 12:01 am

By modeling honest and authentic communication, Stumpp, president of BASF Group in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, creates an environment where his people feel safe to own up to their own errors. In this way, he elicits rich learning from all team members.

Spring into action: Be a resource to help your company grow

March 1, 2016 12:01 am

With spring just around the corner, it’s a good time to check in on the status of the goals you set for your company at the beginning of the year.

A pioneer — Unique Malachi House founded as a haven for indigent terminally ill

March 1, 2016 12:01 am

Receiving no government funding, Malachi House relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations for donations of time and money. Thanks to many volunteers, union laborers and more than 100,000 donated service hours, Malachi House opened on Sept. 28, 1988.
Two years later, a $2 million capital campaign enabled the facility to increase capacity from 10 to 15 beds. The home also has a full-service kitchen, family dining room, living room, chapel and atrium.
Malachi House has served more than 2,000 residents, and their names are inscribed on a wall in the chapel. More than 500 volunteer hours are logged each month.

Beyond the venture capital model: Job-creation volume, optimum location are the story of the future

March 1, 2016 12:01 am

Startups alone cannot create jobs at the rate we need. These ventures are the foundation on which with capital the future is built. Every successful company was once a startup, so they are critically important. However, they are typically not massive job creators right out of the gate.

How RIDGID® stays relevant: Fred Pond adapts and adjusts Ridge Tool Co. to evolve with changing times

March 1, 2016 12:01 am

Here’s a look into a three-point strategy that drives the nearly 2,000 Ridge Tool employees around the world in assuring RIDGID® remains the industry leader in pipe-working tools.

How training dogs can hone management skills

March 1, 2016 12:01 am

Every interaction that you have with your dog trains it in some way, whether you mean to or not. Training your dog properly requires that you serve intentionally and skillfully as its leader.

Chip technology gives purchasers a new tool to combat consumer fraud

March 1, 2016 12:00 am

Credit and debit cards using chip technology (also known as EMV) are becoming the security standard in the U.S., offering another layer of protection for both individual and corporate consumers. Used in more than 130 countries around the world — including Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom — it also provides consumers with greater acceptance when traveling internationally.

How working with a licensed insurance agent can help protect your business

March 1, 2016 12:00 am

Small- and medium-sized businesses frequently have insurance needs that are not covered by the basic property, liability, auto and worker’s compensation coverage policies they have, says Karen Harpole, Corporate Manager for Small Commercial Business at United Fire Group (UFG Insurance). One of the best ways to fill these gaps and protect your business is to build a strong relationship with a licensed insurance agent.

Take the time to understand loan terms and how they might affect you

March 1, 2016 12:00 am

Borrowers are often surprised to learn they are in default, especially when they’ve made all their payments on time. But there are other factors that can trigger such an action, factors that can be missed when you don’t thoroughly review all loan documents before signing.

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Finding your entrepreneurial niche can take many paths

A two-headed success — How Michael Stumpp creates a culture of safety at BASF

Spring into action: Be a resource to help your company grow

Beyond the venture capital model: Job-creation volume, optimum location are the story of the future

How RIDGID® stays relevant: Fred Pond adapts and adjusts Ridge Tool Co. to evolve with changing times

How training dogs can hone management skills

Chip technology gives purchasers a new tool to combat consumer fraud

How working with a licensed insurance agent can help protect your business

Take the time to understand loan terms and how they might affect you

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