Pittsburghers feel sense of ownership toward the Gulf Tower lights
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Get the scoop on the history of the ice cream cone
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Why the right IT partner can keep your network healthy and deliver a valuable ROI
Trust is a hurdle that leaders must often overcome before they are willing to hand off management of their company’s IT system. But the reality is that most companies are not experts on IT and thus are not in a position to develop and maintain the best platform for their employees. “In a lot […]
Ten steps to help you communicate your desired results to employees
Failure to set clear expectations is one of the most common mistakes that I see business leaders make. They often assume that they’ve communicated clearly when they really haven’t. These 10 steps will help you clarify and communicate your expectations: 1. List your desired results. Do: Put your desired outcomes in writing. The process forces […]
What’s in a name? How important is the named insured on your insurance policy
It seems simple. Make sure all entities are listed as named insureds on your insurance policy. However, companies still make mistakes with this.
What businesses need to know about the Affordable Care Act
The intent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to make health insurance affordable for all and to enable those who have insurance to keep their current plans if they meet their needs and comply with the law, says Marty Hauser, CEO of SummaCare. What we’ve seen in the last year is a significant amount […]
If your team does not agree on this, you’ve got a problem
What is your business model? What aspects of your business approach are non-negotiable, regardless of changes in marketplace, customers, competition or economic environment? If you struggle to answer these questions, and/or disagree with people on your management team, your company could be suffering from a corporate identity crisis. Consistently successful businesses understand their business […]
The key to a good merger is new opportunities for both companies
Houston is a city reflective of mergers and acquisitions. Let’s take a look at how a company from Japan and one from Houston joined together and formed a strong partnership. Daikin Industries Ltd. is a leading global HVAC company that believes in the concept of manufacturing products within the country or geographic territory where […]
Houston’s urban park is a great lesson for what collaboration can do
The purpose of Discovery Green, the subject of this month’s Uniquely Houston, is “to provide an uncommonly beautiful, urban green space in the heart of Houston.” It seems clear 12 years after city officials acquired a portion of the land to be used for this space that the goal has been accomplished. Discovery Green […]
It’s going to be another spectacular season at the Hollywood Bowl
As you’ll see when you turn to our Uniquely Los Angeles feature, the legendary amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills is better and brighter than it has ever been thanks to the installation of new benches and lighting. The existing outdoor lighting, which was installed over many years, included a wide disparity of styles, light […]