OCTANe provides the tools to build better businesses
Ron Bache appears to be well on his way to taking AqueSys Inc. from the fledgling concept that it was in 2009, fresh out of the incubator, and turning it into a successful standalone business. The company is working on technology that could significantly improve the treatment options available for those who suffer from […]
Why you should take advantage of all that summer has to offer
Summer in Southern California isn’t like summer in a lot of places across the U.S. When you live in New York or Chicago or another area that gets quite cold in winter, you look forward to the time when snow melts away, the flowers bloom and the sun shines every day. The sun is […]
What makes Chicago a special place
I love to be near water. To me, there is nothing better than stepping outside on a warm summer day and feeling the cool breeze off the lake as the sunshine glistens on the water. It’s a chance to tune out the rest of the world and whatever stress I might be feeling that day […]
Putting ice cream in a cone was a blend of necessity and a bit of innovation
If your company produced 1.5 billion units a year of a particular product, you’d be pleased, let alone happy that demand is probably going to stay that high, if not increase year to year. That’s the situation of the Joy Cone Co. of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, the world’s largest baker of ice cream cones. And while […]
Effective communication is the most important strategy to achieve your business goals
Of the multitude of advice available on goal setting, one point cannot be stressed enough: Regardless of how perfectly outlined and well thought-out your goals are, if they are not effectively communicated, they almost assuredly will fail. How can you move your organization forward if your team does not know in which direction you’re headed? […]
The four activities successful managers need to lead effectively
I like to keep things as simply as possible. It helps me to cope with the ever-increasing complexity of sales, marketing and management. Keeping things simple is also practical and effective. As managers, we really have only four activities. Every day we face an untold number of decisions we must make about an untold number […]
More signals M&A is on the upswing
The middle market is gaining momentum; indicators are pointing to increased M&A activity. A vital source of deal flow for private equity, the middle market (defined as deal values less than $500 million) accounted for nearly 85 percent of sponsor deal flow in 1Q14, reported market research firm PitchBook, and the lower middle market (defined […]
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Florida Awards
Since 1986, EY has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women who have followed and achieved their dreams. These leaders have changed the lives of countless others by building their businesses and giving back to their communities. Their passion, vision and persistence stand as a testament to their dedication. Twenty-eight years ago, EY founded […]
How to leverage your IP attorney for the analysis of intellectual property
As businesses invest in new products or services, the importance of identifying and protecting their intellectual property (IP) may not be at the forefront of their thinking. However, if you want to recoup your investment you have to be able to protect it, and IP is one way to do that.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Midwest Awards
Since 1986, EY has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women who have followed and achieved their dreams. These leaders have changed the lives of countless others by building their businesses and giving back to their communities. Their passion, vision and persistence stand as a testament to their dedication. Twenty-eight years ago, EY founded […]