Archive: February 2012

How a city government can create a thriving, business-friendly region

Tommy Gonzalez, City of Irving

How to recover legal fees for the services of in-house counsel

Christopher Moore, Novack and Macey LLP

How to protect your data and bottom line from a security breach

Brown Smith Wallace

Securing funding to grow your business

Betty Rengifo Uribe, California Bank & Trust

How to avoid the land mines that trademarks, copyrights and patents can create

David G. Henry, Sr., Dykema Gossett PLLC

How a benefit corporation can assist for-profit companies with sustainable values

Gabrielle Sellei, Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC

How a hosted VoIP system can work for your company

John Putnam, PowerNet Global

Using an employee handbook to communicate policies and protect the business

How to plan for opportunities and capture business abroad

Robert Olszewski, Kreischer Miller

Do options to extend in a commercial lease really matter?

Robert Chavez, Guardian Commercial Realty

Knowing the tax implications of debt workouts

Josh Wheeler and Catherine Fox-Simpson, Crowe Horwath LLP

How an Investment Policy Statement can help keep your business on course

John E. Comello, First Commonwealth Advisors

How commercial tenants can enforce their rights in the event of foreclosure

Cameron McCausland, Plante Moran CRESA

How Greenling is helping Allen, Texas, become a local food hub

Mason Arnold, Greenling

How developing an energy procurement strategy can help you take advantage of long-term pricing trends

L. Gene Alessandrini, PPL EnergyPlus

How a local bank can drive the economy and benefit your business

Don Mann, First State Bank

How consulting with your CPA throughout the year can save you money and trouble

David McClain, SS&G

How insurance can help cover your losses should you be found liable

Christine Kleintop, SeibertKeck

How to implement internal controls to prevent employee theft

Frank A. Suponcic, Skoda Minotti

How a staffing firm can help your company control your work force

Danny Spitz, Everstaff

How to leave the dark ages of exercise behind and achieve greater fitness results

Joshua Trentine, Overload Fitness

New Year, new paperwork

Nancy Markle, SummaCare, Inc.

How non-profit organizations can handle financial hardships and a difficult economic environment

Shawn Riley and Sean Malloy, McDonald Hopkins LLC

How to lead during difficult times

Darci Congrove, GBQ Partners LLC

How the redevelopment of older buildings creates opportunities

Terry Coyne, Grubb & Ellis

How “social” do you need to be?

Kevin Hourigan, Bayshore Solutions

How asking the right questions can help you identify the right financial adviser

Patrick Griffin, Lorain National Bank

Why dividend-paying stocks are a smart investment in today’s economic climate

Sonia Mintun, Ancora Advisors LLC

How employers can focus on successful back-to-work initiatives

Quinn Guist, CompManagement Health Systems

Matthew Figgie hosts National Kidney Foundation’s Cleveland Corporate Kick-off Breakfast

Taking steps toward better health

JPMorgan says may face SEC action on mortgage bonds

Washington Post’s Kaplan to shut school in Florida

Fannie Mae seeks $4.6 billion in aid after fourth-quarter loss

Staples fourth-quarter profit beats Wall Street estimates

Costco Wholesale second quarter beats forecasts on strong sales

Goldman Sachs CEO details hiring plans in Salt Lake City

Fenway-backed Panther Expedited selling itself – sources

BB&T-BankAtlantic deal blocked by Delaware judge

Thoma Bravo completes fundraising for Fund X

Morgan Stanley details effect of possible downgrade

UnitedHealth to buy two Florida health plans

Microsoft’s next Steve: Windows boss faces biggest test

Buffett says may consider selling J&J stock

Motorola Solutions buys back $1.17 billion of shares from Icahn

AES fourth quarter beats analyst’s expectations

EBay sees strong mobile commerce volume growth in 2012

More U.S. customers changed banks last year: survey

Like Home Depot, Lowe’s gains from warm winter

Founder offers to take Kenneth Cole Productions private

Eaton to buy Turkish hose manufacturer

Clearwire shares fall on Google stake sale

How myYearbook expands its revenue and user base through mobile development

Grow your business by incorporating mobile platforms

How Jennifer Labit engages Cotton Baby customers in product innovation

Finding inspiration from fans

Jobless claims hold steady at four-year low

Apple ponders cash, caves on board-vote proposal

Penney quarterly same-store sales fall 1.8 percent

Media General says its exploring sale of newspapers

KBW posts fourth-quarter loss on sluggish bank M&A

Express Scripts says moving on without Walgreen

TNT Express not expecting bid from FedEx-source

Sears posts big net loss, to sell some stores

Target adjusted profit rises for holiday quarter

Four tips for giving feedback

Joe Takash, president, Victory Consulting

JPMorgan, Citi, BofA sued for $949 million by Sealink

Palo Alto Networks, other tech firms tee up IPOs

Peugeot and GM discuss production deal: sources

Wells Fargo buys BNP Paribas energy lending unit

Garmin smashes estimates as PND revenue growth returns

MF Global failure creates tax crunch for farmers

Airline shares tumble on oil price rally on stock market

Grubb & Ellis files bankruptcy; to be sold to BGC

How Bob Funk hires for loyalty to grow Express Employment Professionals

Hire for mutual values to ensure a good employment fit

Kraft sees growth despite pruning products

Wal-Mart holiday profit just short of Wall Street forecasts

Barnes & Noble profit down, cuts Nook prices

U.S., Mexico sign accord for joint oil exploration in gulf

Texas Teacher Retirement fund takes Bridgewater stake-report

Wynn accuses top shareholder, buys out his stake

Google’s Schmidt may sell about 2.4 million shares

Wal-Mart to take majority stake in China e-commerce firm

Groupon buys privately-held startup Hyperpublic

Magnum Hunter buys Utica acreage, shares up

Advent, Goldman unit to buy TransUnion for $3 billion

Talent management solutions

How CPI Houston helps companies optimize their bottom lines

Service with sentiment

How to revamp customer service by focusing on the unexpected experience

Re-energizing industry

How adapting principles from other markets can revitalize stagnant standards

Campbell Soup profit tops Wall Street estimates

Icahn sees CVR deal flushing out better offers

‘Kung Fu Panda’ maker Dreamworks may be going to China

Core producer price rise largest in six months

Jobless claims drop to near four-year low

GM posts weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter

Manufacturing, housing data flag underlying strength

New York Life Insurance in talks to exit India joint venture: report

Yahoo-Alibaba asset swap talks falling apart, sources say

Kellogg to buy Pringles from P&G for $2.7 billion

Deere profit beats expectations; raises forecast

Comcast profit beats Wall Street forecasts on subscriber gains

Luxury demand fuels Michael Kors glitzy quarter; shares up 26%

Emerson Electric to step up acquisitions and divestitures

Icahn urges crude oil refiner CVR Energy to sell itself

The human side of the performance equation

Reduce lean process variability by focusing on behaviors

Retail sales rise 0.4 percent in January after being flat in December

Boeing signs record $22.4 billion commercial order with Lion Air

Garmin to buy privately held sonar device maker Interphase Technologies

After ‘lemming’ exodus, manufacturers look to U.S

Empire State Building owner files for $1 billion IPO

Chesapeake Energy Corp. targets new asset, debt sales

Apple pops, Wall St firms drop in brand study

General Electric to hire 5,000 U.S. veterans, investing in plants

U.S. presents evidence to grand jury in Avon case: report

Strength in numbers

How to sustain growth through the cultivation of acquisitions

Language of success

How Hortensia Albertini expands and manages international operations at Global LT

Massachusetts subpoenas Bank of America documents

Hedge fund manager charged with insider trading

Inernational Paper-Temple Inland deal gets U.S. antitrust OK

How ‘Shark’ Robert Herjavec is brutally honest during acquisitions to preserve company culture

Quicksilver Production Partners files for IPO of up to $250 million

December trade gap widens slightly more than expected

AllianceBernstein fourth quarter revenue down on redemptions

Top Ford execs Booth, Kuzak set to retire by April 1

MF Global judge to examine insurance for ex-executives

Hearst buys another 10% of Fitch Group for $177 million

Protect and serve

Let Reynolds Protection ensure your safety and offer peace of mind

Managing growth while maintaining culture

How Collection Auto Group drives success

PepsiCo to cut 8,700 jobs in 30 countries, invest in brands

Sirius revenue misses estimates for revenue; subscriptions rise

KKR’s earnings plunge on valuations; 2011 dividend at all-time high

Optimism springs eternal in Cisco shares ahead of results

Ally’s mortgage unit seeking buyers, report says

Fed may need to buy more mortgage bonds: Williams

CVS raises forecast due to rival pharmacies’ rift

Time Warner quarterly profit beats Wall Street forecasts

Mortgage applications jump on refinancing demand: MBA

Disney parks, cable in focus with gains expected

Job openings rise to 3.4 million in December from month earlier

Honeywell sees defense, space sales down 4 to 5 percent

Coca-Cola beats Wall Street forecasts, eyes cost savings

Apple discussing possible stores inside of Sam’s Club locations

Fidelity money fund clients react negatively to SEC proposals

How Alexa von Tobel makes understanding finance fun and easy with LearnVest

Alexa von Tobel, LearnVest

Fed should raise rates in 2013, Bullard says

Newfield Exploration to sell more assets this year

Consolidated Communications to buy SureWest for $341 million

Fidelity National to buy restaurant O’Charley’s

Humana posts higher profit, lifts forecast

Boeing to correct 787 Dreamliner fuselage issue

How Stella & Dot uses in-home selling to enable direct communication with customers

Jessica Herrin, Stella & Dot

Are your 401(k) plan fees unreasonable?

Review plan fees to ensure DOL compliance and low costs for employees

Goldman to face mortgage debt class-action lawsuit

Factory orders up, business spending rises second month in row

Job growth surges, jobless rate drops to 8.3 percent

HR solutions segment boosts Aon profit

Walgreen sales hit by exit from Express Scripts

BioScrip to sell a few pharmacy businesses to Walgreen

Fed will protect U.S. from Europe fallout: Bernanke

Dow Chemical profit, revenue miss Wall Street expectations

Facebook’s IPO filing prompts it to share information

Costco, Limited have impressive sales for January

MasterCard quarterly profit up as consumers use more credit

Manufacturing sector picks up in January, according to ISM index

Amazon shares fall 12 percent as outlook disappoints

Marathon Petroleum sets buyback, may spin off assets

Family-owned businesses face a window of opportunity

Why transferring stock in your business before 2013 may be beneficial

Facebook to file $5 billion IPO Wednesday: IFR

Succession planning starts yesterday

Chris Carmon, President, CGI (Carmon Group Inc.)

Chrysler reports full-year profit on strong U.S. sales; sees higher 2012

AOL profit drops, but beats Wall Street expectations

Jeremy Rayl puts J. Rayl Transport on the fast track

How J. Rayl makes investments to increase competitiveness, attract talent and manage growth

Paul Witkay: start with certainty

How innovative CEOs see the future

Donna Rae Smith: Avoiding the blame game

How to solve business problems by encouraging accountability

Mark Stiving: the price is right

Six ways to increase prices with the least impact on your customer

How Barry Wolfson restructured Tervis to keep up with consumer demand

The five keys to scaling a fast-growth company

John Bauer of Basic Food International offers an inside look into the agriculture business

Why demands of global agriculture are changing how local produce companies are doing business

Accelerated change

The continuing evolution of manufacturing requires greater agility and an ability to work well under growing pressure

Joy Gendusa: Something new

Three ways to innovate an existing business

How Nancy Clark uses the lessons of golf to teach leaders self-awareness

Understanding leadership drivers

Steve Pittman harnesses the power of ‘We’

How Bruner-Cox LLP uses a collaborative culture to make a difference

How Amy Buckner Chowdhry leads AnswerLab to create the ultimate user experience

Create a user experience that meets the needs of customers and your company

JA Hall of Fame gives kudos to organization’s success with young entrepreneurs

Kaiser Permanente has a commitment to care

How promoting employee wellness can cut expenses and bolster productivity

G.A. Taylor Fernley: What spells relief for your business?

Two important concepts for reducing the pain of leading a business.

Tony Arnold: Why you can’t expect money to solve every one of your problems

How to get to the heart of what ails your business

More with less

How Thogus refocused on value and retooled production for increased efficiency

Antonio Torres brings new development to Syntheon Inc.

How to look for opportunities in your business when the economy is down

Project Execution

How to make sure your company projects are completed properly

Raising the bar

How Majestic Steel USA is helping improve the manufacturing industry

Scott Sumser remains himself to lead Athens Foods Inc. to success

How to make the right impression in your new leadership post

How Joe Phelps positioned his firm to develop strong leadership skills at every level

How to build leadership

Mark Dent: Leadership to build on

How relationships, motivation and communication create a foundation for business growth

Bright Ideas

How Eye Lighting International takes an enlightened approach to lean

How Steve Giacin maintains respect when tough decisions need to be made

Why making excuses is never a good idea

How Chris and Natasha Ashton set the stage for continued growth at Petplan

What it takes to keep your company in growth mode.

Organize your company to maximize its prospects for success

Heavy metal

How ACS Industries forged its way into the marketplace with its manufacturing techniques

Daniel F. Dooley rocks the boat at MorrisAnderson, stays afloat

How to make the difficult decisions

How Guy Marsala led EZ Lube’s rebound from bankruptcy

Tips on moving past a company crisis.

Taking off

How Saint-Gobain got lean to accommodate its growing aerospace business

Reaching full stride

How Magnus International Group is keeping operations lean and sustainable

Joe Takash: Let your talent shine

Five tips to retain your top talent

How to confront abrasive behavior in the workplace

How women can prepare themselves for leadership roles

Breaking the mold

How Empire Die Casting is setting a new trend in energy efficiency

Address your fears head-on to maximize your chances for success

Chris St. Hilaire: How to disarm your critics without getting into a debate

How to avoid destructive arguments

Leslie Braksick: Leading the new generation

How to tap into the younger generations working in your business

February Cleveland Deals

Arnold Burchianti II grows Celtic Healthcare through strategic alignment

How to keep your business strategically aligned to remain successful

Tom Nies: Putting the burden down

How eustress and distress affect companies and lives

Kaiser Permanente: About our sponsors

Spreading responsibility

How Cobra Plastics’ employees strive to keep doing more

How Steve Orander uses six guiding principles to grow Sharp Business Systems

How to build a culture and drive success

How to set a vision and goals for the global workplace

Auburn Hills might make you think basketball first, but it’s a booming business hub

How Auburn Hills is adding more momentum to its vibrant business community

Frisco knows where it’s going, and it’s getting there fast

Leading the charge

How State Industrial Products re-energized its manufacturing operations

Specialty is the word

How H.C. Starck employees set the pace for continuous improvement

Now is the time to strengthen market position

John Allen: Institutionalize creativity

How your HR department can contribute to the innovation effort

Turning it around

How PolyOne Corp. stepped up when the times turned tough

2012 Central Ohio Power 100

The top 100 influential leaders of Central Ohio

Adrienne Lenhoff: Essential marketing questions every CEO should ask

Tips on getting the most out of your marketing efforts

Gary Conley keeps TechSolve Inc. lean and mean

How to find continuous improvement opportunities in your company

Embracing change to increase effectiveness as a busy executive

Twelve tips for dealing with change

Business coaching ensures follow-through on goal fulfillment

Four tips to get the most out of a business coach

The positives and negatives of jealousy

There’s a delicate balance between productive and destructive

Figure it out

Why managers need to invest time in determining employee needs

Avoiding the ambush

New competitors are heading your way. Are you ready for them?