by David Baker | Jun 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Family business is big business. They make up 64% of the U.S. GDP and about 2 out of every 3 jobs in the U.S., according to a study by Joseph H. Astrachan and Melissa C. Shanker. Family businesses are a large part of the U.S. economy, yet their advantages and...
by David Baker | Jun 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Invest in your employees’ success, they will invest in yours.” Check out these six strategies that Dr. Noelle Nelson suggests for a more cheerful and consequently more productive workplace. Among these strategies she lists frequent and specific feedback as...
by David Baker | Jun 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
The approach known as “short-termism” is known to affect the stocks but recent studies have also shown that short-termism directly affects the prosperity of a business. A Booz & Co. brought attention to a recent Harvard Business School study which revealed that...
by David Baker | Jun 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
New apps prove to be an answer to on-the-road health care according to a recent New York Times article. While apps cannot replace doctors, they exhibit the principles of SMART strategy. This post is only available to...
by David Baker | Jun 6, 2012 | Entrepreneurialism
A plan to reduce car accidents by 80 percent is well on its way to success. Connected Vehicle Technology, a partnered project of the University of Michigan and the U.S. Department of Transportation, is a perfect example of SMART strategy. This is a system that employs...
