Bridge Bank: How anticipated interest rate hikes make it a good time to get a loan
After a couple of years sitting stagnant at 3.25 percent, the prime interest rate is expected to go up in 2014, making this a good time to secure a business loan. “There’s not a lot of inflationary pressure yet. The Federal Reserve has been signaling a desire to come off of quantitative easing, and they’ve […]
California State University, East Bay: How corporations use politics to improve social responsibility images
Corporate social responsibility is the duty of a corporation to create wealth by using means that avoid harm to, protect or enhance societal assets. “Since the U.S. is a developed country, people are more sensitive about not only the quality of products but also the actions of the corporation,” says Ekin Alakent, an assistant professor […]
Laura Neubauer – The simple act of staying positive can make a huge difference
Fear is a wild emotion for many reasons. When you bring fear into business, however, it can be a distraction, handicapping your growth and blinding you from opportunity. Unlike fear in a horror movie, where you know only bad things can happen, fear in business is quite different. Those who can overcome it will often […]
Tron Jordheim: There is no good way to manage people, but we have to try
“People are people” the old saying goes. That means everyone brings his or her own personal baggage with him or her to work. People make poor choices, act rashly and defend their own comfort zones. People have agendas all their own that often have nothing to do with the work agenda that you, as the […]
Lin Miao – Why co-working spaces will dominate by 2020
The era of cubicles and water coolers is coming to an end. As businesses adapt to the increasingly specific needs of today’s consumer, the office environment is also evolving to meet the needs of today’s workforce. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the startup tech industry and co-working world. The current generation of tech-savvy […]
2014 Medical Mutual Pillar Awards for Community Service – Executive Directors of the Year
Christine NeitzkePresident, co-founderThe Dragonfly Foundationwww.thedragonflyfoundation.org On the wings of hope Christine Neitzke co-founded The Dragonfly Foundation to give support to ill youngsters Seeing a need for families and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to receive more support for young cancer and blood disorder patients, Christine Neitzke and her friend Ria Davidson founded The Dragonfly Foundation in August […]
You need more than just social networking to be successful in your marketing strategy
Social networks in recent years have been the hottest marketing platforms discussed and used by companies all around the world. It has been a growing way to build a relationship and loyalty with the customer. So, is your business on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or all of the above? In doing so, have you left […]
The Cumberland County Library System turned to high-speed Ethernet to improve its connectivity
As a cornerstone of the communities they serve, today’s libraries have evolved beyond just providing books to their patrons: they now offer group meeting sites, public Internet access, research information, digital content and so much more. Yet despite the greater number of amenities that can be found within their doors, libraries are finding that their […]
Mark Scott – Why you can’t let setbacks destroy your dreams
What happens when all your hopes, your dreams and all your excitement about the future are smashed to pieces in an instant? One moment you’re on the road to being the best in the world and the next — well, you feel empty. As we begin 2014, many fans of the Chicago Bulls are still […]
Jay Colker – Why the steps you take after the deal is signed are so critical
Leaders who execute well are more likely to add to the bottom line, be on the fast track to success and earn additional growth opportunities. One particular cohort of leaders I worked with recently identified experts across their company, interviewed them and summarized the critical skills of execution that emerged from the discussions. These critical skills […]