Audi’s A7 has become art on the road. Mercedes CLS, BMW’s 6 series coups and the Porsche Panamara are all winners, and, while they are all priced higher than the A7, this strikingly noticeable Audi has become a true contender thanks to a better EPA rating and a smaller engine that boasts great power and performance. Powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine that produces only … [More]
It’s Yours; Put Your Name on It
Initializing one’s assets is in. Whether it’s initials on the cuff of a dress shirt, name engraved on a pen or a personalized license plate, it’s a way to say, “This is who I am.” Arizona Department of Transportation With more than 50 license plates to choose from, Arizona offers options to personalize one’s plates or the plates of one’s company fleet of vehicles. Login and … [More]
Digital Sense
Digital Sense provides a complete playbook for organizations seeking a more engaged customer experience strategy. By reorganizing sales and marketing to compete in today’s digital-first, omni-channel environment, an organization can gain newfound talent and knowledge from the resources already at hand. This book provides two pragmatic frameworks for implementing and customizing … [More]
The Power of Positive Destruction
It’s no longer good enough to build a company to last; today, it’s about building a company to ignite change. The Power of Positive Destruction reveals how to start a new business, disrupt an industry, and adapt to changing environments by leveraging technology and a new mindset. Serial entrepreneur Seth Merrin has built businesses by seeing issues with the status quo and … [More]
Pivoting
Change is a necessary, though sometimes challenging, part of staying relevant, being engaged and seeking ways to flourish in one’s life. Coaching helps individuals develop coherent strategies for their life and work and to tap into their strengths and inspiration. Many people find themselves having to shift or transform their limiting belief systems or habits of mind and … [More]
Feedback: December 2016
Question: Describe one or two of your most effective policies or strategies to help startups grow in your city. Bill Jabjiniak Economic Development Director City of Mesa Sector: Government LAUNCHPOINT, Mesa Technology Accelerator is a City of Mesa program created to accelerate the growth of young technology companies, thereby creating quality jobs and economic growth in … [More]
#NAWBOFirst
So far, this year has been full of great community building, creating alliances and forming new partnerships. I am thrilled to be a part of this growing organization and witnessing, first hand, the impact it has on our membership. Let me share with you a few exciting announcements! First, get your calendar out and reserve this time in your schedule because you won’t want to … [More]
How Paying Employees More Can Increase Your Profits
Many small-business owners are concerned about the changes to the overtime rules that come into effect this December. Currently, employees who make an annual salary of less than $23,600 are eligible to be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week. Beginning in December, the annual salary threshold increases to $47,476 — impacting the earnings of upward of … [More]
Options for Owning a Part of the Valley of the Sun
Arizona is a beautiful place to live and work, but it’s also a great place to visit. Arizona is a top winter destination for many who live in cooler climates, like our northern friends. Arizona is also a great summer destination thanks to lower prices for hotels, golf courses and other tourist attractions. Several new attractions have opened recently. The OdySea Aquarium, … [More]
Your Business Deserves a Good Deal: Commercial Leases 101
When considering a commercial lease, don’t just sign on the dotted line! For many businesses, leases are a large part of overhead. Tenants have bargaining power to garner for themselves the best deal for their bottom line. Here are some items you should consider when negotiating a commercial lease. Your Goals Identify your goals. Here are some important variables: Size of … [More]
Why You Should Issue 1099-MISC in Your Business
These days, businesses rely on additional services from contractors and freelancers for tasks that don’t require employee headcount. This means that it’s essential for them to understand IRS rules and varied prerequisites for issuing 1099-MISC forms in their business. Unfortunately, a lot of business owners “wing it” when it comes to following the rules and requirements because … [More]
Marketing Podcasts Teach and Inform
In an effort to help interested professionals become better marketers and businesspeople, MarketingPodcasts.com created this service to help discover podcasts that can teach and inform in areas that relate to marketing as well as other areas that can truly benefit business. The system checks the iTunes Podcasts directory twice a week for podcasts, adding to its own directory … [More]
