How Ashar Aziz identified the malware problem and created FireEye as the solution
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Technology Infrastructure Award recipient Ashar Aziz founder FireEye, Inc. Ashar Aziz, founder of FireEye, Inc., started the company in 2004 when he went looking to identify the next big problem in technology. He read through more than 1,000 research papers and studies regarding the evolution […]
How Paul Jones took three key steps to boost revenue at A.O. Smith Corporation
Industrial and Distribution WINNER When Paul Jones joined A.O. Smith Corporation in 2004 as COO, the company was operating in a subdued, slow-growing industry and had no primary focus. With his years of experience with companies such as General Electric, Midwest Electric and Greenfield Industries, Jones quickly realized what was needed. In order to maximize […]
How Dr. Stuart Bernsen saw standardization as a key for Chiro One Wellness Centers
Health Care WINNER Chiro One Wellness Center is not just a simple chiropractic practice that helps with neck and back pain, according to CEO and founding partner Dr. Stuart Bernsen. He also sees it as a way to turn the patient experience upside down, build a patient community, educate patients, find the cause of problems […]
Judges for the 2013 Florida Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards
How T.J. Farnsworth brands SightLine Health as a patient-friendly oncology facility
Health Care FINALIST T.J. Farnsworth Founder and CEO SightLine Health While some isolated hospital radiation oncology departments may be referred to as “the black hole,” T.J. Farnsworth has proven it doesn’t have to have to be that way. The image is that physicians may just refer a patient, are rarely consulted on treatment strategy, and […]
Managing Wealth: How new tax legislation may affect you, your estate and your business
The changes for tax year 2013 are already in place, but many individuals are still struggling to figure out what the new laws and regulations mean for their investments, estate plans, and businesses, says Steve Foster, a vice president and client adviser at FirstMerit. “With the 2012 tax season behind us, we’re spending a lot […]
Managing Wealth: How new tax legislation may affect you, your estate and your business
The changes for tax year 2013 are already in place, but many individuals are still struggling to figure out what the new laws and regulations mean for their investments, estate plans, and businesses, says Steve Foster, a vice president and client adviser at FirstMerit. “With the 2012 tax season behind us, we’re spending a lot […]
Customer service is the lifeblood of any business
A good salesperson can sell anything to anyone once, but when mutually beneficial relationships are formed and nurtured, a client or customer will walk away happy and keep coming back. So what are some essential steps you can take in your business to ensure customer satisfaction? Consistently Provide Exceptional Quality and Timely Services The relationship […]
EC=MC The new law of marketing
Every Company is a Media Company. It’s a phrase coined some eight years ago by tech journalist Tom Foremski to describe the impact of technology on marketing. From the Internet to Wi-Fi to smartphones, a tectonic shift has taken place with technology forever changing the landscape of marketing, just as radio and television did before. […]
When the customer isn’t right
How to make the tough calls in delivering world-class customer service