Author: Leslie Stevens-Huffman

How building a scalable infrastructure can help energy companies prepare for an IPO

Alyssa Martin, Weaver

How to attract new customers and boost the bottom line through merchant services

Lynne Duke, California Bank & Trust

How to turn environmental compliance into a competitive advantage

Dr. Gregory Theyel, California State University, East Bay

Managing volatility in foreign currency exchange

Doug Reichman, California Bank & Trust

Protect the environment and lower taxes through conservation or renewable energy credits and incentives

Laura Roman, Weaver

How to prepare for the new fee disclosure rules and quell participant concerns

Kyle Pifher, Findley Davies

Growing your business by tapping the brain trust at your local business school

Terri Swartz and Luanne Meyer, California State University, East Bay

Mitigating risk and driving business value by expanding the reach of internal audits

Jody Allred, Weaver

Securing funding to grow your business

Betty Rengifo Uribe, California Bank & Trust

How to meet working capital needs in a tight credit market with an asset-based loan

Tony Spinogatti, California Bank & Trust

How third-party service providers and their customers benefit from the SSAE 16 transition

Brian Thomas, Weaver

How energy policy could affect your bottom line

Bob Barkanic, PPL EnergyPlus

How to reap the financial benefits of a strong relationship with your banking partner

Peter Koh, Wilshire State Bank

How to use cartoons to engage employees and convey critical messages

Denise Reynolds, Findley Davies

How to curtail the rising cost of disaster recovery by moving to the cloud

Ram Shanmugam, SunGard Availability Services

Avoid IRS penalties by meeting new foreign account holder tax filing requirements

Dr. Gary McBride, California State University, East Bay

How to curtail the rising cost of disaster recovery by moving to the cloud

Ram Shanmugam, SunGard Availability Services

Capitalize on Pennsylvania’s open energy market by creating new buying habits

Robert D. Gabbard, PPL EnergyPlus

How to make rock-solid investment decisions in a shaky real estate market

Dr. Tammie Simmons Mosley, California State University, East Bay

How to avoid business interruption with a pragmatic approach to disaster recovery

Kerwin Myers, SunGard Availability Services

How to maximize profits by adopting a systematic approach to pricing management

Dr. Jagdish Agrawal, California State University, East Bay

How to understand commercial loan agreements and avoid covenant violations

Jonathan Sigal, Wilshire State Bank

How to revise your company’s health care strategy in an age of uncertainty

Bruce Davis, Findley Davies

How to use predictive analytics and data mining to control costs and increase revenue

Dr. Zinovy Radovilsky, California State University, East Bay

How to refinance an upside-down commercial property loan

Vincent Shin, Wilshire State Bank

How to create a competitive advantage by locking in long-term energy prices

Annette Durnack, PPL EnergyPlus

Guide your organization through change by creating a transformational roadmap

Kimberlie England, Findley Davies, Inc.

How to expand your business through an SBA loan

Anna Chung, Wilshire State Bank

How to avoid operational meltdown when managing multiple projects

Dr. Vish Hegde, California State University, East Bay

How natural gas is evolving to meet the Pennsylvania region’s rising energy needs

Terry Crupi, PPL EnergyPlus

How to inspire and promote a culture of creativity by shaking things up

Dr. Terri Swartz, California State University, East Bay

How to understand and navigate the new mortgage climate

Janette Mah, Wilshire State Bank

How to lower your electricity costs by taking advantage of the retail market

L. Gene Alessandrini, PPL EnergyPlus

How to avoid business interruption with a pragmatic approach to disaster recovery

Kerwin Myers, SunGard Availability Services

How to realize cost savings and talent retention benefits through virtual call centers

Gloria Gowens, Towers Watson

How to capitalize on emerging opportunities by tapping a short-term line of credit

David Song, Wilshire State Bank

How to help employees retire by simplifying defined contribution plans

Kyle Pifher, Findley Davies, Inc.

Inviting great ideas by infusing entrepreneurial inventiveness into your company

Dr. Glen Taylor, California State University, East Bay

How to increase employee engagement and improve the bottom line

Paul DeYoung, Towers Watson

How businesses can develop critical skills by partnering with universities

Brian Cook, California State University, East Bay

How to approach your lender about a commercial loan modification

Seung Hoon Kang, Wilshire State Bank

How to take advantage of a stabilizing real estate market

Rocco Pirrotta, Wilshire State Bank

How to avoid common missteps and negotiate successfully in any situation

Dr. Asha Rao, California State University, East Bay

How to align employees to achieve success in the new economy

Rob Rogers, Findley Davies, Inc.

How to nurture and support cross-functional teamwork and a collaborative culture

Dr. Sharon Green, California State University, East Bay