How businesses can benefit from banking with smaller institutions
Finding a bank for your business is different than applying for a car loan. Instead of just needing a source of capital, you also need a partner that can help your business grow. “You’re looking for a relationship that will allow your business to prosper,” says Andrew M. Phillips, vice president, relationship manager at Bridge […]
Why now is the time to get your team up to speed on what analytics can do
Ask 10 practitioners to explain analytics and you’ll get 10 different answers. The field is still evolving as people come at it from different backgrounds. But at its core, analytics is about replacing gut-based decisions with ones that are fact-based. The challenge is that today’s “facts” are buried in enormous data sets. Leaders must work […]
Roger Vozar: ShareThis made its mark by separating from the pack
“The most innovative ideas come from conditions that are constrained or set.” I’ve always thought of myself as more of a task manager than an innovative, creative person, and those words from ShareThis CEO Tim Schigel, subject of this month’s cover story, resonated with me because not knowing where to start is a familiar experience. […]
Roger Vozar: The Mütter Museum has public interested in medical science
When considering what to showcase for the new “Uniquely Philadelphia” feature in Smart Business Philadelphia, the Mütter Museum instantly came to mind. It’s known worldwide and certainly has many items that can be considered unique. But, as Communications Director J. Nathan Bazzel is quick to point out, the Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians […]
Words of caution on additional insured agreements: The rules have changed
Additional insured — it’s a standard practice in most industries to require vendors to protect you under their insurance policies. These insurance transfers occur most frequently when hiring companies to do construction, maintenance or security, or if you’re leasing space. “The concept is if I hire you to do work for me, I don’t want […]
How to ensure that you keep your top executive talent
As the economy moves away from recession, many privately held companies are finding themselves with available cash and are deciding how it can be best utilized. “They’re calling and asking, ‘Do I acquire a business, or start a new product line? Or do we further incentivize our top performers?’” says Tyler A. Ridgeway, director of […]
Rodolpho Cardenuto and SAP Americas are helping companies gain a competitive edge
The movie “Moneyball” depicted how baseball executives use statistics to predict outcomes and allocate resources. Rodolpho Cardenuto, president of SAP Americas, foresees a similar approach in the business world with big data.
Preparing your data, and your organization, for the unexpected
Information and data are critical to the operation of every business. Whether running a local law firm or a multinational manufacturing operation, information technology systems are essential to your ongoing success. As data and technology become more and more entrenched in business operations, they can also represent a serious vulnerability. Data connects, facilitates and supports […]
James D. White: Great leaders build great companies by being active learners
I am privileged to work for and honored to lead an iconic, lifestyle brand that satisfies the growing consumer demand for healthier foods and beverages, a brand that is rapidly growing from a nationally recognized symbol for health and wellness to a global one. Getting Jamba Juice to such a great place was no easy […]
Making the connection: How Tim Schigel and ShareThis brought Internet users together
Tim Schigel sensed where the Internet was headed and developed a platform that changed the way people connect. “I had this notion that people were going to become the center of the Web, not domains or websites,” says Schigel, chairman and founder of ShareThis Inc., a widget featured on more than 130,000 websites that allows […]