Protecting your company from state tax exposure in your next acquisition
When you acquire another company, there is a hidden exposure that is catching many new owners by surprise — state sales taxes.
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 […]
How an exhibit of octopuses can make you think of product life cycle
Product life cycle and logistics — sound familiar? As a business leader, you are probably very familiar with those terms. Bear with me for a moment and consider that life cycle and logistics are the same topics the caretakers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium fret about.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Greater Los Angeles 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. The EY Entrepreneur Of The […]
Why a disciplined approach can get you on the way to better service
I was the chief learning officer of a $2.4 billion bank holding company when we embarked on changing our institution’s culture of service, which had drawn numerous customer complaints for poor quality. Internally, even our own employees rated service as extremely low. Over five years, I drove the change initiative with senior management’s support. All […]
Why it's a good idea to be prepared for your interns
As the weather gets warmer and schools begin to get out for summer break, there’s a good chance that businesses everywhere have summer internships on the brain. The opportunity to bring on a couple fresh faces to teach, and also to lighten the workload, is generally a very positive thing for both the company and […]
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Orange County Awards
Since 1986, EY has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women who have followed and achieved their dreams, changing 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, we founded the EY Entrepreneur […]
Why a happy retirement requires a mix of both planning and discipline
It’s one thing to maintain spending discipline when you are still working. You can afford to take a big vacation with the kids or make a major improvement to your house because you are still drawing paychecks on a regular basis to replenish your account. It all changes when you decide to retire.
How to attract and retain the best employees in your company
There is a war for talented employees in the market. The recession incited many companies to let go of less talented employees as businesses adjusted to losses in demand and revenue, but they largely held on to top talent.
Marketing your property doesn’t stop with a ‘for sale’ or a ‘for lease’ sign
Say you are a landlord, and you want to lease your properties. What is the single most important thing you can do to secure a tenant? You can offer an enticing rent, or you can put together an Internet campaign or a direct mail campaign. But according to Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate, it’s in the way the property shows.