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Avoid Frivolous Lawsuits
06.16.10
David Ricker, Former CEO of Broadlane, asks:
What is the best way to minimize frivolous employment lawsuits?
Every time a company fires an employee, the company faces a possible employment lawsuit. But a company can minimize its exposure to frivolous employment lawsuits—those that have little legal merit—by following these suggestions.
First and foremost, an employer should always treat its employees fairly and with respect. This sounds simple, but employees who feel mistreated ...
posted by Rachel Meador on 06.16.10 • comments (0) • Labor and Employment Law
Use Emerging Media to Boost Business
06.16.10
Derrell James, Group President, ITO of ACS, asks:
How can a company’s brand stay top-of-mind in a technological environment that is aimed more and more towards the “individual” experience?
Today’s rapidly changing technologies pose serious challenges. But they also open up exciting opportunities. Your best response is a truly integrated, multi-media approach that reaches people through the media they prefer. Your strategy should include leveraging the flexibility of new media to tailor your message by ...
posted by Rachel Meador on 06.16.10 • comments (0) • Advertising
Social Media Turns Constituents into Communities
06.16.10
Tom Stevenson, CEO of Rave Motion Pictures asks:
How is social media impacting corporate communication strategies?
Social media has eliminated the role of the traditional communications gatekeeper. Now companies can tell their story to anyone they want to reach, and in any way they want to say it. The strategic emphasis is no longer on how to disseminate information, but how to turn constituents into communities.
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posted by Rachel Meador on 06.16.10 • comments (0) • Public Relations
No Time Like the Present for Commercial Real Estate Transactions
06.16.10
Garrett Boone, Chairman Emeritus of The Container Store asks:
Is today a good time to be in the market for real estate?
“Absolutely. Rates are down and landlord concessions are up. Here in the metroplex, ownership in our market is much more stable than perceived, and occupancy is still at a comfortable level. This means you can get into a stable asset with stable ownership at historically low rates. The bottom line is, your real ...
posted by Rachel Meador on 06.16.10 • comments (0) • Commercial Real Estate
Focus on Revenue Growth AND Profitability
06.16.10
Hillary Bell, CEO of ProLab, Inc. asks:
What’s the most common financial blind spot you encounter from people in key management roles in small to midsize companies?
"One of the major errors we see small and midsize companies make is focusing on revenue growth –
without regard to profitability. Many companies cannot articulate, nor are they truly managing to a
set of 3 to 5 key performance drivers that protect profitability. It ...
posted by Rachel Meador on 06.16.10 • comments (0) • CFO and Analytical Services
