Venture Capital Investments in US-based Companies Rise 12 percent in 3Q
The software industry received the highest level of funding in the third quarter of 2013, exceeding the $3 billion mark for the first time in 12 years with $3.6 billion flowing into the sector during the quarter, according to the MoneyTree Report from PwC.
Sometimes, a Little Inefficiency Can Go a Long Way
Mistakes are not something to fear - they are events that can provide valuable feedback. Only when you understand exactly what is causing the mistake or inefficiency to occur can you design an appropriate solution.
Weight Watchers Helps Build Healthy Economy
Florine Mark is running a remarkable business. Last year, her Weight Watchers franchise helped its 55,000 members lose a collective 5.27 million pounds. And now with the spotlight on health and wellness in the workplace, her longtime At Work program is enjoying a new surge, helping businesses and the economy.
Family Business Boards Crucial to Decision Making
There is a delicate balance between family and business in decision making. So, what processes can be installed to examine those decisions and offer the best outcomes? Boards offer a process and structure that should offer the ability to improve decision making. First in two-part series.
National 101 Best and Brightest Winners Set Standard for Success
Winners in the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For awards program show why they have made it in the business world. At the top of the list for the national elite winners is putting employees first.
The New Business as Usual
Businesses are responding to many forces in today's marketplace and while each of these is a distinct trend, with its own set of technologies to service and support it, together they are forming a new normal for business and IT working together. Logicalis U.S. CEO Vince DeLuca explains how.
National 101 Best and Brightest Winners Set Standard for Success
Winners in the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For awards program show why they have made it in the business world. At the top of the list for the national elite winners is putting employees first.
How to Stop Your Customers from Ruining Your Business
Be proactive and communicate directly with your employees and customers. When you do this consistently, you will be dismantling the wrecking ball that unhappy customers can swing.
Michigan’s Bright Idea – Solar Power Lights Up the State’s Energy Mix
Nov. 21, 2013 – Solar power is gaining ground in Michigan. It may be a surprise to many, but Detroit catches almost the same amount of rays of sunlight every year as Sun City Center, Fla., near Tampa Bay. Federal and state incentives are sparking a growing solar business sector in the state.
Learn How to Think, Not What to Think
Nov. 21, 2013 - Understanding how to think is vital today. As organizations and workers, we are faced with complex problems and situations on a daily basis in which what-to-think solutions are no longer effective.
Can Your Business Culture Survive Rapid Growth?
Nov. 21, 2013 - Is it possible to sustain a thriving culture in the midst of rapid growth? Kevin Schnieders, CEO of EDSI, shares how the company has been able to stay focused on culture through growth, and offers insights to help you stay focused on nurturing a high-performing culture.
Venture Capital Aggressively Investing in Michigan
Nov. 14, 2013 - Michigan is outpacing the national average for venture capital investments in state businesses as investors are being attracted by previously successful venture capital exits and improved business climate. While much remains to be done, venture-capital investments in Michigan tripled last year, growing from $84.7 million in 2011 to $232.31 million in 2012.
Millennials Are Challenging Corporate Culture But Maybe They’re Onto Something
Oct. 31, 2013 - Those pesky millennials. The workplace is just not the same. Business cultures are being challenged for the better as the demographic shifts. HR departments are adding bandwidth to accommodate the changes. Take a look at the new workplace as millennials move in.
Seven Success Secrets that Best Young Companies Share
The best young companies doing business today share many of the same secrets to success. The first is that success comes from the inside out.
Two Key Questions one for Owners and one for Managers
Nov. 7, 2013 "Is the business for sale?" and "Whose decision is it?" are two questions that deserve deep understanding for family businesses to be successful.
Corp! Food and Agriculture Winners Grow Success
Nov. 7, 2013 - Michigan's food and agriculture industry, with all its niches and specialty and mainstream products, amounts to more than $92 billion annually. And it's growing. That number grew by more than half between 2004 and 2010. Join us in celebrating the winners of Corp! magazine's Food and Agriculture Awards.
Houston’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Build Success and Communities
Oct. 31, 2013 - Houston's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2013 show just how important it is to be focused on the well-being of their employees and the communities in which they are based. Better communities mean better businesses and vice versa.
Smartphones Ringing Up the Retail Experience
Oct. 31, 2013 - Let the shopping season begin! But don't be surprised if you don't see as many cash registers as last year. Retailers and shoppers are increasingly making their transactions on smartphones.
Act Now to Take Advantage of IRS Changes
Oct. 31, 2013 - Unlike last year, tax planning for 2013 is not hampered by uncertainties over a looming fiscal cliff. Unfortunately, there is always some uncertainty and a few expiring provisions to warrant special attention by taxpayers.
How to Engage Employees Around the Globe
Oct. 31, 2013 Reward packages are a major driver of employee engagement. But how can globally expanding companies meet the challenges of managing and communicating the value of their reward packages to engage a multinational workforce? Cloud-based technologies could be the answer.
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