Time and money are both very important in business. Yet, many business people tend to give a lot more specific thought as to how to spend their money. Too often, how one spends the time is only thought of in terms of "What am I going to do today?" or...
Use this letter to ask a businessperson to recommend a contractor to do a specific job for your company. Remember to include any incentive you might want to offer.
With the current events that have shaken the country recently there is, no doubt, a feeling of fear among all of us. There is fear regarding our personal and business futures, the futures of our families and friends, the economic future of the country, the unemployment rate, and the actions...
WINDSOR, Colo., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Officeinacar is debuting its new Deskinacar. Deskinacar is a super-portable utility desk that weighs less than four pounds and can be stowed in most 17" laptop bags. The new Deskinacar provides a versatile car desk/lap desk for the businessperson on...
SUMMIT, N.J., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- No matter how big or small, life's accomplishments and milestones deserve recognition. And in a busy world -- where the all-too-easy e-mail almost trivializes the value of communication -- a sincere, meaningful congratulations note does exactly the opposite. Like putting a little sunshine...
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-10 June 2008-Stonyfield Farm CEO Pens Book: 'Stirring it Up: How to Make Money and Save the Planet'C2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com The first book by Stonyfield Farm President and CEO Gary Hirshberg, "Stirring it Up: How to Make Money and Save the Planet" Hyperion,...
HOUSTON - On the afternoon of April 17, in a Businessperson's Special against the Astros at Citizens Bank Park, Phillies righthander Brett Myers pitched seven strong innings. He gave up only five hits and one run. He struck out eight. He improved his record for the young season to 2-1...
LONDON, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 6, 2008 CMAI Europe Ltd will simultaneously hold two one-day industry workshops: the Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop and for the first time in Europe, the Polyolefins Industry Workshop at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, United Kingdom. Early registration closes this Friday,...
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Spoke, the provider of the only Open Network for businesspeople, announces the launch of ConnectUs, an e-mail service that lets professionals find and connect directly with more than 40 million people while still protecting their privacy. Members can use the...
As many readers will know, apart from publishing this magazine, I also write a weekly column (48 times a year for the last 11 years) called Terrie's Take. Writing this column takes dedication and forbearance--the dedication not to do a 'couch potato' impression on Sunday nights, and forbearance from the...
The state's largest minority group is pressing the Utah business community to embrace Utah's growing diversity. The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual convention Friday at the Little America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, focusing on improving relations within the state's overall business community....
Most businesses and nonprofit organizations require substantial investments of time and money before they can be called going concerns. And goals, whether modest or ambitious, often take years to achieve -- or are never realized. But imagine a venture that is launched with no capital investment, sustained...
Upstream Biosciences Inc. (OTCBB: UPBS) todayannounced the appointment of Jeffrey Bacha to its Board of Directors. Mr.Bacha has more than 15 years of experience in operations, strategy andfinance in the life science industry, assisting biotechnology,pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the development andimplementation of business and financing strategies for...
BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR LEE DOMINGUE Age: 43 Founder: AppOne Accomplishments: Developed a company that bridges independent auto dealers with lenders, making it easier for buyers to get financing, keeps the dealers compliant with various lending laws and reduces risk to the financiers. In 10...
YOUNG BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR LOUIS DeANGELO JR. Age: 35 Accomplishments: Opened his first restaurant at 19; now owns seven DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining restaurants, along with a produce and specialty foods company that supplies 50 local restaurants; employs nearly 600 people in the Baton Rouge area....
AsiaInfo Services04-04-2008Lenovo to Launch MID Before Beijing OlympicsSHANGHAI, Apr 04, 2008 SinoCast via COMTEX -- Lenovo Group (SEHK: 0992 and Nasdaq: LNVGY) plans to roll out IdeaPad U8, a mobile Internet device MID it developed jointly with Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC), before the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in August, said...
Judi Sheppard Missett grew up as a dancer, earned a theater degree from Northwestern University and went on to work in theater. By contrast, her mother was an accountant and used to tell her that she'd never be a businessperson because she didn't have a head for figures, but her...
Most teens get cash from allowance or babysitting gigs. Not Jasmine Lawrence, 16. Three years ago, she founded Eden BodyWorks, an all-natural hair-and skin-care line, and the company is flourishing. So how does Jasmine balance running her venture along with life as a teen? "With so much to manage, this...
