Yosi Gil’s mission at J. Milton & Associates is to achieve the highest quality
Yosi Gil understands the pride that a person feels when he or she can point to a construction project and say, “Hey, I helped make that happen.” It’s a feeling that anyone who’s ever helped a building rise from the ground can relate to. “The guy who built the Empire State Building will pass by […]
How to spot hidden expenses in lease accounting and capital projects
Nothing attracts investors more than a company’s future earnings potential. But predicting growth isn’t a foolproof science. “Investors look at historical financial statements and calculate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). That’s easy to do, but doesn’t provide the entire picture, and certain expenses associated with internal capital projects and leases might not […]
How businesses benefit from financing at various development phases
Banking is all about relationships, and the right partner can carry a business from inception through growth and into an industry leader. “Growing a business is really about having a team of professionals working together. From a banker’s perspective, the most important thing is building a relationship with the business owner,” says Olie Williams, senior […]
How to encourage internal reporting of fraud or misconduct
In July, the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in Asadi v. G.E. Energy (USA) LLC that whistle-blowers aren’t entitled to protection under the Dodd-Frank Act’s anti-retaliation provision unless they report directly to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This ruling — currently limited to Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi — may provide incentive to bypass […]
Claude Davis raised awareness of First Financial Bank across state lines
Shortly after he began with First Financial Bank some nine years ago, Claude Davis felt so strongly about building brand awareness that each year he and his team engaged a study to measure the awareness of the bank in each of the states where it operates. The year-to-year report showed the progress — and the […]
Bob Pacanovsky: Proper etiquette can mean the difference between a contract renewal or rejection
By Robert J. (Bob) Pacanovsky Etiquette — the sound of the word alone makes people roll their eyes and think of old-school rules. But the reality is simple: how we present ourselves in today’s business world is vitally important, whether it’s in a restaurant, gala or boardroom. In professional culture, people won’t tell you when […]
“Leading with honor™” – Lee Ellis: Take these three steps to help restore the practice of healthy accountability
Leading with honor™ by Lee Ellis As a prisoner of war in the camps of North Vietnam for five years, I believe that my comrades and I saw the purest examples of leadership possible. Our senior leaders put their country and teammates above their own well-being to fulfill their responsibilities. They held themselves accountable first, which […]
Ameet Patel bet big on simplicity and transparency at Hollywood Casino Columbus, and the gamble is paying off
When the Hollywood Casino Columbus beckoned Ameet Patel a year ago, he knew there was something different about the opportunity. After 23 years in the casino business, Patel was looking for a personal challenge. An accounting and auditing major in college, he earned his master’s degree from what is now Philadelphia University and started as […]
How Claude Davis raised awareness of First Financial Bank across state lines
Shortly after he began with First Financial Bank some nine years ago, Claude Davis felt so strongly about building brand awareness that each year he and his team engaged a study to measure the awareness of the bank in each of the states where it operates. The year-to-year report showed the progress — and the […]
Phil Stella: How to ‘link in’ with style and class
How often does this happen to you? The day after you attend a networking event, you get a few generic email requests to connect on LinkedIn with people you chatted with for two minutes. They say, “I’d like to add you to my professional network …” I get several of these unsolicited requests a week […]