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Pretty much every kid experiments with being an author –writing a story, creating the illustrations and stapling it together to show Mom and Dad. E.M. Olson took that dream and brought it into reality. The successful business attorney just wrote his first book, “Oliver The Toaster,” which is aimed at...

Chances are, your email inbox is flooded with online coupons, discount sites and more as part of “Cyber Monday,” or the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Cyber Monday has taken the crown for the heaviest online shopping holiday for the past few years, with total sales more than...

For most people, Thanksgiving is a wonderful feast of food and family. But then there is the day after. In other words, it was the best of leftovers. It was the worst of leftovers. For help, Chef Pete of Nino Salvaggio’s grocery-store chain offers his tips on how to enjoy...

After the turkey is carved and the relatives have gone home, there’s only one thing left to do this Thanksgiving holiday weekend: Go shopping! Keeping that consumerism local is key to helping the region’s retailers and boosting the “Made in Michigan” mantra to keep the state hopping. And there are lots...

You just got your first job. Things are going well, but you’re worried. You fret. You are what author Matias Dalsgaard would call an insecure overachiever. But did you know, though, that hiring this type of personality is the smartest thing you can do for your team, and your business?...

It’s time to plan your office holiday party, and you’re wondering: Where can we go this year that might prove to be the coolest and least expected location? Here are some suggestions for spots you might want to check out. Whether they’re in your budget is up to you, so...

Employers have an obligation to manage their retirement plans in the best interest of participants and beneficiaries. This requires a knowledge of plan provisions and frequent revisiting of the document so that it is responding to industry changes. IRS rules compel review at this time to make sure that they confirm to regulations.

While the diversity of devices and apps is wonderful for employees, convincing them to adopt new company security practices can be a major headache or worse. The best way to get your employees to adopt these new methods comes down to one simple maxim: Make it easy.

Michigan’s food and agriculture industry contributes more than $90 billion annually to the state’s economy. The industry’s growers, processors, retailers and other operators provide direct or indirect employment to more than 900,000 Michigan residents. Corp! honors the stars of the sector with its Food & Agriculture awards.

Jonah Peretti explains online wonder BuzzFeed’s popularity in one sentence: People are curious creatures who like to share information about themselves with others. Oh, well. Maybe two sentences: And they really like puppies and kitties. A lot. So much that they’re willing to surf the Web during all hours of...

A cup of tea may be one of life’s most familiar and comfortable beverages – its warmth and flavor serve as a soothing force against cold nights, cold viruses, cold hands or anything else that ails you. Under the careful management and reverence of Joe Uhl, tea takes on another...

In Michigan there are seasonal hints as to what foods we need to prepare. With the first snowfall and below freezing mornings it’s time to start thinking about warm dishes and comfort foods. Cooler temperatures also mean that home-based chefs need to start thinking about holiday preparations. And if you’re...

As the supply of LCD screens, mobile devices, computers and electronic products continues to grow, sustainable manufacturing and recycling processes that can keep pace with electronic innovation are crucial.

More than 9 million companies are in the hands of the baby boomer generation who founded them and in the next 15 years most of those businesses will need to transition to new ownership. Here’s how to do it right.

There are some childhood experiences that are universal – that first day of school, losing your first tooth, playing on the playground with your friends. But not every kid gets a great playground, sadly. That is why certified public-accounting firm UHY LLP in Sterling Heights decided to devote a Saturday...

If you are a student or know a student interested in marketing, advertising, social media or the truth behind “Mad Men,” then we’ve got an event for you. This Saturday, the Adcraft Club of Detroit is hosting its annual AdCon conference aimed at students considering the advertising field. And if...

Color evokes such strong responses in consumers and produces memories in such a dramatic way that it can make or break a sale within seconds. That is why automotive-seating supplier Johnson Controls turns to the expertise of Sherry Sabbagh, the Design Manager for Color and Materials and Advanced Trend Research...

What happens when you mix an education reporter with a love of books plus a city that needs a reputation reboot? The answer is a project that brings neighbors together, puts the city on the map for literacy and shows off its brainy muscles. As you travel across the city...

With a well-planned corporate move policy in place, your ability to recruit and retain valuable employees will be enhanced, regardless if your company is large or small.

Before rolling out the next big program to get employee ideas, consider these four secrets that have allowed organizations to create self-sustaining cultures of innovation that make employees-- and customers-- happy.