Kreischer Miller: How to increase profits by developing more efficient processes
By definition, the term “waste” is an act or instance of performing or spending carelessly, extravagantly or to no purpose. Despite the negative connotations surrounding waste, many businesses are seeing waste as an opportunity. Successful businesses are actively engaged in the identification and reduction of waste in processes, says Robert S. Olszewski, a director at […]
Brown Smith Wallace: 2014 may be a good year to sell your business
When the recession set in a few years ago, companies saw their valuations decline as the money supply tightened and the acquisition market dried up. Business owners who put exit strategies on hold might find that now is a good time to revisit that option. “Having worked in the private equity space, I’ve noticed that […]
SMC Consulting: How a move consultant can reduce the burden of your office relocation
Relocation can be a challenge, but careful planning can be the difference between a move that’s difficult and one that’s smooth. “When managing an office move, a move consultant’s objective is to minimize disruption in the workplace and quickly return the office to a normal workflow,” says Patricia Meyers, marketing manager at SMC Consulting, LLC. […]
ChamberChoice: How to understand the employee benefit marketplace in the PPACA era
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) made sweeping changes to the insurance industry landscape. “Business owners and HR professionals will need to be in compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by PPACA. And, individuals will have increased questions about the health insurance marketplaces, individual mandate and underwriting,” says Michael Galardini, sales […]
Berliner Cohen: How to approach trade secret litigation
Trade secret cases are considerably different from other legal disputes, and not being properly prepared could prove costly. “A trade secrets complaint is not like other complaints that can be fixed later if there’s something missing,” says Christian E. Picone, a partner at Berliner Cohen. “Later” comes fast in trade secrets litigation. “A seasoned trade […]
Working Globally: Linda Toyota
‘As the World Turns:’ We can be more productive together if we are aware of cultural nuances When I look at Houston, the title of the long-running television show, “As the World Turns,” comes to mind. Houston is undergoing an ethnic and cultural transformation and at the same time its reputation continues to grow as […]
Homegrown Leader — How Clark David Baker develops talent at the YMCA of Greater Houston
Clark David Baker, president and CEO of the YMCA Of Greater Houston, doesn’t have to dig deep to find an example of how the YMCA assists future business leaders in the region. Benton Love, former president of Texas Commerce Bank, and Gerald Hines, founder and chairman of Hines, one of the world’s largest real estate […]
SeibertKeck: How to keep your workforce productive — and safe — this winter
The number of absent workers regularly spikes between December and March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, last January marked a five-year high for the number of U.S. full-time workers taking sick days — an estimated 1.3 million stayed home and 3.3 million worked part time. Although some of this is […]
Out of the box: Walter Ulrich
Emerging technology: HTC’s work with entrepreneurs and startup companies provides them with in-depth guidance I started out as a geek, a technologist — I loved dealing with technology. But as I grew in my career, I realized that technology was only a means to an end and the end was to do something interesting, something […]
Rebellion Photonics gains acclaim for innovative camera
Taking an innovative idea, developing it and bringing it to fruition through an incubator/accelerator has proven to be the magic combination for Houston’s Rebellion Photonics. And it may totally change how leaks and explosive accidents are monitored on rigs and at refineries. The company recently took top honors for its Gas Cloud Imaging Camera in […]