New research quantifies the improvements in employee retirement preparedness which generate ROI for an employer by reducing the costs of delayed retirements. The “Special Report: The ROI of Improving Employee Retirement Preparedness,” from Financial Finesse’s Financial Wellness Think Tank, found that, for a 50,000-employee company, this could lead to a savings of $65 million or … [More]
Avoid Common Bookkeeping Mistakes
Here are the top three common bookkeeping mistakes by small-business owners, and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Not safeguarding the business’s money. It’s not uncommon for new business owners to hire a friend or relative to do the bookkeeping. They find an easy way to have someone — anyone — handle this tedious task. Unfortunately, business owners sometimes put temptation … [More]
French Transplants on Scottsdale Soil: Voilà
Mix intimate and cozy with the high style of white cloth tablecloths, and … Voilà. Helping set the ambience as quintessentially French, a large rendering of “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by renowned French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir dominates one wall while an adjoining wall presents various views of Paris icon the Eiffel Tower in artsy black-and-white photography. … [More]
Businesses Gain when They Motivate Their Workforce to ‘Move It’
For decades, we’ve known that increased activity leads to an overall healthier lifestyle. In recent years this mentality has crept into our workday, too. For managers, the struggle becomes how to encourage our workforce to get up and take fitness breaks when our ultimate focus should be on productivity and meeting business objectives between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 … [More]
2019 Genesis G70
The sound of its inspiring exhaust note hints at the Genesis G70’s impressive performance credentials. The available 3.3-liter, 365-horsepower twin turbo paired with launch control pushes the G70 to a quick, confident jump off the line. The “high-end” nature puts this G70 in a class with Lexus, BMW and Mercedes C Class. The sophisticated all-wheel drive system works in sync … [More]
Travel-Healthy Tips
Over the last five weeks, I’ve spent time in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Traveling the world for work might seem glamorous to outsiders, but it takes a toll on one’s body. Most people don’t realize business travelers are statistically at a higher rate for obesity. It’s easy to put on weight when continually eating airport food, with little access to gyms. For many years, I was … [More]
The Sicilian Butcher: Build-Your-Own Meatballs and More
Think: elegant casual. Black-and-white checkered cloth tablecloths on the center rows of tables make lively the simple décor that’s otherwise set off by a rear wall of weathered brick. A smartly designed divider “wall” separates the large dining room into two cozier halves while keeping a sense of spaciousness. On prominent display just inside the front door is a prized claim … [More]
JDA’s Brave New World of Retail
JDA Software’s supply chain software is changing, if not the face of retail, then its behind-the-face. Seeing is believing, as the saying goes, and if a picture is worth a thousand words, how much more is a physical, in-person demonstration worth? JDA recently unveiled a world-class JDA Customer Experience Center, located at its global headquarters in Scottsdale, that will … [More]
Cannabis Kitchen Debuts
The largest medicinal cannabis facility in Arizona resides locally in Guadalupe. Newly remodeled and expanded, the 12,000-square-foot Mint Dispensary, with an extensive selection of retail products, also debuted last month the first cannabis kitchen of its kind in the country. The new kitchen offers a complete menu of artisan burgers, pastas, pizza and other cannabis-infused … [More]
2019 Infiniti QX50 Luxe
The all-new 2019 Infiniti QX50 was designed with one thing in mind: the driver. This mid-sized SUV has every innovation and has been carefully designed to inspire, enhance and fulfill discerning enthusiasts. This engine is the world’s first production-ready Variable Compression Turbo. Capable of physically transforming for any compression ratio from 8:1 (performance) to 14:1 … [More]
Giordano’s – It’s All about the Pizza
At Giordano’s, pizza is the main event. Yes, the menu includes other offerings, but, as Giordano CEO Yorgo Koutsogiorgas explains, they support the main course. “Giordano’s is narrowly focused. Our business is pizza.” Serving the Chicago-style deep-dish dish pizza, Giordano’s has its own distinctive style: stuffed. In its version, “stuffed” does not mean an overly bready … [More]
Rango Honey: Social Mission as Business Model
Founded in 2015 on what company president Jason Zimmerman describes as a “simple and pure promise - to offer only the highest-quality raw, natural honey from the Sonoran Desert,” Rango Honey has grown to the point where it now harvests raw honey and bee pollen from more than 1,500 hives located throughout the Sonoran Desert. “By far the most challenging component of … [More]
Beat the Workday Slump
It’s not uncommon for people to feel tired during their workday — whether it’s just trying to hide an embarrassing yawn during an after-lunch conference or staying energized throughout the workday — and there are several causes to that workday slump. Too little sleep, stress and a blood sugar roller coaster caused by unhealthy food and drinks are some examples. Here are some … [More]
2019 Audi A7 Premium
Sleek and powerful is what enthusiasts have been saying about this Audi model for years. This year, the A7 does not disappoint. It is standing out among the comparables — BMW’s 7 series, the Porsche Panamera and the Mercedes S-Class. Powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine that produces only 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, this sporty sedan does move. The Audi … [More]
Café Allegro: Culinary Notes Enhance Musical Experience
Café Allegro offers a sensory experience that starts at the entrance to Phoenix treasure, the Musical Instrument Museum. Diners can bypass the museum registration but still enjoy the lobby displays on the short stroll to the restaurant doorway. Managed by Bon Appetit, Café Allegro syncs its menu to its distinctive location, celebrating a global menu with Bon Appetit’s … [More]
ROI: Return on Involvement
Imagine this conversation between two shoppers at a car dealership: Consumer #1: “I want the one I read about in the latest issue of Car and Driver magazine: It has a six-cylinder turbo engine, a double-clutch transmission, a 90 strokebore, and 10:1 compression ratio.” Consumer #2: “I want a red one.” Obviously, these two people differ quite a bit in terms of their … [More]
Shoes Power Up Body and Spirit
Athalonz, a 2014 startup based in Mesa, offers first-of-their-kind shoes as a wearable tech product in a field that includes the Apple Watch, Antelope Sportswear and Motus Baseball Sleeve — notable gadgets that have been made to monitor and boost an athlete’s health and performance. Athalonz shoes use physics and kinematics to maximize athletic performance, reducing stress on … [More]
2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited
The 2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited 4WD adds an even higher level of detailed elegance to the Infiniti QX80 4WD’s undeniable presence, featuring the exclusive Infiniti logo welcome lighting; satin chrome exterior trim; and machine-finished, 22-inch, forged aluminum wheels. The engine is both powerful and efficient. The 5.6-liter V8 generates 400 horsepower, 413 pound-feet of … [More]
