Entity choice is an important decision for any inbound franchise business
You’ve built a successful business model and now you want to bring it to the U.S. Whether your goal is to take a large chunk of the market and build a lasting U.S. presence, or just funnel profits back to your home country, there are tax implications you need to consider.
How commercial card creates efficiency for purchasing processes
Commercial card, a program that is sometimes called purchasing, travel or fleet card, has become a hot product as companies realize how it can create efficiencies within their organization.
How less strain may help make your organization healthier, more productive
Stress in the workforce has become one of the biggest problems in business today. It has been called a global epidemic, with numerous studies encouraging businesses to be more proactive in helping their employees manage stress.
Anders Gustafsson sees no ceiling in the growth opportunity at Zebra Technologies
The time had come for Zebra Technologies Corp. to evolve. Zebra had historically defined itself as a printing company specializing in the barcode sector. But when Anders Gustafsson looked at what his team did for its customers, he was left with a question. “What is the value customers get from us?” says Gustafsson, the $1 […]
Ensuring smart business expansion in a recovering economy
As the economy continues to recover, many businesses are considering growth strategies. But corporate expansion is one of the most serious steps that can result in tremendous success or fail miserably.
Fatma Yuceler looks at every opportunity to help Turkish Airlines grow its presence on the West Coast
Fatma Yuceler had some work to do in order to build a stronger presence for Turkish Airlines in Los Angeles.
Todd Melfi strives to rebrand Motordrome Speedway
In an effort to revitalize the Motordrome Speedway, President Todd Melfi is working hard to return the raceway to something special. Once a proud Westmoreland County sports institution, the Speedway had fallen on hard times prior to Melfi purchasing it earlier this year.
The state’s new minimum wage law may cause employers to fret a bit
On July 1, California’s minimum wage increased to $9 per hour — but there are some related issues that could have a larger impact on businesses than the increase in wages.
What Alex Bäcker and QLess are doing to bring an end to one of humanity’s most frustrating problems
Alex Backer had reached his limit with waiting in line and his impatience was about to spawn a revolutionary business concept that has the potential to change the world. The only question is, why did it take him so long to make a go at building a business around this universal human problem?
A unique case study that doesn’t have to stay that way
What happens when a manufacturer has no vice presidents, no managers, no supervisors, no foremen, no manager approvals, no strict attendance policy and no performance reviews? This isn’t a trick question — for Abrasive Technology Inc. the answer has been success. Now, founder and president Loyal “Butch” Peterman Jr. wants to share what he’s […]