Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley PC: How to avoid a legal fee dispute
It’s easy to forget about costs when you’re embroiled in a lawsuit, but you could end up winning the trial and losing the fiscal war if you let the litigation tab spiral out of control. “Business owners can be bamboozled by a litigation attorney when they’re in the heat of battle,” says Kim Karelis, a […]
DreamIt Ventures is poised to launch more entrepreneurial success stories
Seth Priebatsch is one name that David Bookspan won’t soon forget. Priebatsch is the founder and CEO of LevelUp, an alternative payment service business where consumers can go to merchants and charge their purchases through a QR code. “LevelUp is in a lot of different cities now and they are just killing it,” Bookspan says. […]
Divide and conquer: Tim Taft cooks up the perfect recipe for growth at Fiesta Restaurant Group
Tim Taft learned the art of feeding a crowd at an early age — he was one of 11 kids. His family dining adventures led to a career in the restaurant industry, where he started as a pot washer at a local steakhouse and went on to become the president and COO of Texas-based Whataburger […]
Dr. Mark Tager – Why comprehensive data about employee health should matter to you
If your organization offers an annual wellness-screening program, you are in good company. According to a report by The Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly half of all U.S. companies with more than 200 employees provide wellness screenings. These programs provide workers the opportunity to have their height, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol conveniently tested […]
How ShopSocially’s social commerce platform benefitted Plum District’s business
Even though social media continues to grow and seep into various industries, many companies struggle to translate social media likes and follows into tangible business success. Plum District, a mom-focused e-commerce platform and media property, is an exception, amassing spectacular social commerce gains by adding onsite social media modules. Recently, the San Francisco-based company, which […]
Corey Shapoff creates perfect pitch at SME Entertainment Group by tuning in to client desires
Written by Mark Scott Interview by Lee Koury It was a ski trip that would forever change Corey Shapoff’s life. He was a political science major at UCLA on his way to law school, but this day, he just wanted to ski. As he climbed aboard a chairlift, he realized he was sitting next to […]
Take two: David Passman produces and directs Carmike Cinemas’ big screen comeback
David Passman’s classic remake of Carmike Cinemas is garnering rave reviews from Tinsel Town to Main Street. After falling into a state of disrepair, the nation’s fourth largest theater chain, through Passman’s efforts, has boosted the fortunes of film distributors and once beleaguered shareholders as well as the appetite of moviegoers. “Hollywood didn’t like us, […]
PV Kannan and [24]7 are revolutionizing customer service technology one byte at a time
When people think about customer service, the first thing that may come to mind is dreading that call to their bank or their mobile provider. After a machine answers your phone call, you have to wade through endless prompts and messages that don’t apply to your problem before you eventually end up speaking with a […]
Mosaic Financial Partners: A month-by-month planning calendar for your personal finances
To organize and carry out your household financial plan, you need to ensure finances are checked regularly and action is taken as needed. “It’s easier to do these things in small bites. You don’t want to try and do a year’s worth of financial planning in one sitting. It can be too daunting, and then […]
Natasha Ashton – Check out these three tips to help make your office relocation a smooth transition
Henry Ward Beecher once said, “It is much easier to go down a hill than up it, but the view is much better at the top.” If you’ve ever wondered whether your workforce would band together to win an uphill battle, try relocating your headquarters. Moving a business is an extraordinary task to take on, […]