April 2013
“Check the Vital Signs of Client Relationships”; “Stress and Bullying Take a Toll on Business”
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Cover Story
Sports Means Business: Is It a Win for Our Economy?
When the Arizona Diamondbacks played its first game in Phoenix 15 years ago, it entered an already crowded National League West Division where many … [More]
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Features
Trucking: Moving Commerce
Once a semi gets up to speed on the open road, few things can stop its momentum unless it’s a car … [More]
Strengthening the Pipeline for References
Harnessing the power of references and referrals seems like an obvious win. What could make more … [More]
Check the Vital Signs of Client Relationships
Annual checkups play as vital a role in a businessperson’s professional health as physicals do for … [More]
Stress and Bullying Take a Toll on Business
Stress hurts. Individuals may experience stomach problems, muscle tension or headaches, or loss of … [More]
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Roundtable
Navigate around the Quicksand in the Global Marketplace
Globalization has been the buzzword of the decade, yet many U.S. business managers are still unaware … [More]
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Business Education
Intellectual Property: Protecting a Core Business Asset
It is never too early to start thinking about intellectual property protection. Keeping a conscious … [More]
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Trickle Up
Aaron Matos: Morphing a Job Board to Recruiting.com
As founder and chief executive officer of Jobing.com and, now, Recruiting.com, Aaron Matos is … [More]
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Briefs
Multi-Family Gains Benefit Chandler
The new development that broke ground in March at Alma School and Pecos roads represents a planning … [More]
Packaged Water Company Aims to Help Local Economy
The idea was ahead of its time when Liesl Harder Kielp, founder and president of AguaSAC, L.L.C., … [More]
‘First to File’ Patent System Replaces ‘First to Invent’
The change in United States patent laws that went into effect on March 16 of this year is intended … [More]
Local Banks Merge, Establish Stronger Capital Position
The merger of First Scottsdale Bank and Commerce Bank of Arizona, Inc.’s parent company, CBOA … [More]
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Bytes
Microsoft Biz Hub
Microsoft’s Business Hub is dedicated to helping small business thrive through business products, … [More]
Healthcare Cost Calculator
The new healthcare reform law allows small businesses to purchase healthcare coverage at group rates … [More]
Knowing Asian Business
Asiagate, a leader in Asian corporate credit information, offers members a one-stop shop for Asian … [More]
Visualize This: FIRE & ICEE
Colliers International, a leading commercial real estate firm in the Valley, offers a series of … [More]
