Those concerned about media consolidation had criticized the proposed merger between Tribune Media Company and Sinclair Broadcast Group. The concerns heated up after Sinclair made headlines in April by ordering dozens of its TV stations to present the exact same speech about “biased and false news.” The cookie-cutter speech was noticed by comic John Oliver, […]
A successful business is not always run by those who get along and agree on everything. Like any kind of relationship, relationships between employees can involve internal disagreements and arguments. These disputes can be caused by various circumstances, clashes in personality or simply a bad day. They are also inevitable. When it comes to a […]
A couple of weeks ago, Papa John’s founder John Schnatter resigned as chairman after reportedly using the N-word during a company conference call in May. He has since apologized for the slur and said that stepping down was a mistake; he was pressured to do so by board members he feels were acting on “rumor […]
There’s a line from a Robert Frost poem, “good fences make good neighbors.” Whether or not that’s true, you may be considering building a fence on your property. If you’re lucky, at least one neighbor would like a fence, too, and is willing to share the cost of the shared fence. Is it a good […]
Entrepreneurs who have their own startups in Florida can take certain steps to help ensure that the expansion of their business is successful, even in a market that is uncertain. In order to survive, startups have to incorporate certain changes and adhere to the right business strategies. One strategy is to make sure that there […]
Acquiring sudden wealth can be exhilarating, but also overwhelming. Whether you acquired the wealth from a successful business venture or a lottery win, the steps you take after such gains are critical to protecting your newfound fortune. If you aren’t careful, you can fall victim to “sudden wealth syndrome” where you become unable to manage […]
Business owners in Florida may have various reasons for wanting to sell their business. In order to make the best decisions regarding the sale of a business and to be satisfied with the results, an entrepreneur has to make sure that they do their due diligence and prepare in advance. One thing to know before […]
Investors in Florida who pick up properties as short sales might get good value, but they must protect their interests. The purchase agreement forms the backbone of the deal just like any other type of real estate purchase. An investor has the option of working independently or partnering with a real estate agent. Either approach […]
If you need to know anything about successful small businesses, it is that innovation drives the marketplace. This means that cultivating new ideas is just as important as nurturing current products. While many would be entrepreneurs have fantastic ideas, getting them to the marketplace in a manner that will make a product successful is a […]
