Give your employees the right tools for remote technology access
If your company doesn’t have a mobility solution, your employees — who now have mobile devices on them at all times — will be less productive. And if it’s a hassle for staff to remotely access documents and processes, delays can transfer to waiting customers. Blue Technologies’ Heather Stump talks about business mobility needs and how employers can find the best-fit technology
Rick Milenthal’s dealmaking philosophy focuses beyond the financials
Through deals large and small, Rick Milenthal, chairman and CEO of The Shipyard, has built up certain philosophies. When he didn’t follow those tenants, the transactions weren’t as successful.
Overcome the difficulty of obtaining credit
Women continue to experience more difficulty obtaining credit, when compared to equally qualified males, and these issues are of particular relevance to Ohio.
Consultants augment staff, transcend politics to achieve results
Some companies struggle to effectively reach their performance, project or critical initiative goals after a staff reduction, says Sequent’s Beth Thomas. That’s where consultants come in. They offer a point-in-time solution to a problem, often transcending office politics, without adding to overhead.
Maximize an M&A transaction’s value by scrutinizing operating expense
Understanding operating costs and the underlying agreements can often make or break a deal. TPI Efficiency’s Roger Zona offers tips on negotiating operating expenses as part of an M&A event.
The globalization of entrepreneurship
The task of launching a business and guiding it through its initial years is a daunting one, and the local embeddedness reflects the entrepreneur’s personal challenge and resource set. There is some evidence, however, that this last holdout is beginning to give way to the forces of globalization.
Nip it in the bud: How to manage your entitled employees
Management typically deals with at least one difficult employee. They range from tardiness to dodging responsibility, while others conflict with co-workers. The one who is the most disruptive on the team is the employee with an entitled attitude.
John Stanik uses experience to help changes go down at Ampco-Pittsburgh
New chapter, similar story: that’s how you might describe CEO John Stanik’s first year leading Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. Here’s how Stanik has helped better position Ampco for today and tomorrow.
Do your homework, before the deal goes through
Dealmaking is a huge part of business, and that’s why I wanted to put some focus on it here in Smart Business Pittsburgh.
Why you need to take caution when using independent contractors
As independent contractors continue to become a bigger part of the American workforce, the Department of Labor (DOL) is investing more time and energy to make sure companies follow the law when it comes to classifying these workers. Timothy J. Gallagher, of Kegler Brown, shares what companies should know before utilizing independent contractors.