How a workplace wellness program can be convenient and inexpensive
Setting up a wellness program at your company shouldn’t be burdensome. And if you need some encouragement that it will pay dividends, turn to Rand Corp.’s recent Workplace Wellness Programs Study, which found that for each $1 invested in a workplace wellness program, $1.50 is returned.
How banking locally benefits the economy, your business and you
Your banker is here to help you … really. Local bankers who have a presence in your market work in close proximity to your business. They understand the local economy and markets, and work to understand you.
Why effort is needed to understand how companies do business globally
Anti-corruption laws are designed to promote fair and equitable business practices, but the definition of what’s right and wrong can vary from one country to the next.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Gulf Coast Area Awards
Each year in June, EY celebrates entrepreneurial leaders in 25 regions across the country as part of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards. This year marks the 28th year EY has recognized those leaders, and the theme for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Gulf Coast Area Program is “Visionary Leaders.” There is […]
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 […]