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 […]
How to manage the benefits and risks of social media in the workplace
As the number of people and businesses using social media continues to proliferate, workplace social media policies are getting more attention.
Deena Carstens Munn: Nonprofit organizations help each other in countless and meaningful ways
The Houston community is home to thousands of nonprofit charities, each with its own unique mission. More and more, we learn about new nonprofits that are in the business of helping other nonprofits. Many offer money, volunteers, low-cost consulting and business-savvy support, shaping the way nonprofits grow and do business. Social Venture Partners Social […]
Why MBA candidates gain more from professors engaged in research
Professionals and executives pursue business education to create value for themselves, their employer and their community. Graduates make more money and report greater progress in achieving their professional goals, both during their studies and within a short time after completion. The reasons seem clear. Business education, particularly master’s degrees in business administration programs, provides […]