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The high volume demands of 21st century recruiting drive hiring professionals’ search for the next best thing for finding talent. Recruiters have always been quick on the uptake when it comes to new and innovative technology, especially if this technology makes it easier to stay connected. Lately, Read More

The story of Grill Charms & founder, Leslie Haywood, begins with a simple mistake of meat off the grill. As year round grillers, Leslie and her husband have a love for tasty marinades, rubs and sauces. Leslie describes “I like to walk on the mild side, while my husband likes everything blazing hot. Read More

Lady Gaga recently filed suit to prevent a third-party’s use of the trademarks “Lady Gaga” and “Lady Gaga LG” on fragrances and jewelry. Although the Chicago-based company’s (Excite Worldwide) attempt to profit from the pop star’s fame was likely doomed at the outset (at least with regard to obtain Read More

My sons, in their last year of High School, told me they were thinking of going to college. I asked them why they wanted to go. Their answer was, "All my friends are going". I said that is not a good reason, to be going just because others are going. You are going to spend a number of years of you Read More

In 1993 I decided to start a business in the financial services sector. To summarize, of the things I learned, there were several that I feel were the most important: 1) celebrate successes, 2) reward yourself for meeting goals, and 3) market uniquely: Read More

While working as a wedding planner in New York City and as the Director of Special Events at the Street Y, founder, Bonnie Marcus coordinated numerous events for celebrities and notables on a daily basis. Working with her fashion-forward and stylish clients, Bonnie seemed to constantly run into the Read More

I have learned that there are four important lessons to master in order to build a business:

The first concept to grasp was that I was a business and every decision made must be in line with sound business practices. Read More

The first three articles in this mini-series focused on the three primary benefits of trademark monitoring: identifying and addressing potential infringers before they create problems for your business, addressing consumer reaction and competitors’ representations about your brand, and monitoring d Read More

We started our company in 1987 and being an entrepreneur is one of the most rewarding experiences. After more than 25 years in business, I still can't imagine working for anyone else. As you can imagine, we've experienced a lot of learning lessons over time. Below are my top five: Read More

I had just graduated from Oglethorpe College (now University)in 1970 with my degree in business and had elected to come into our family business, The David David Gallery, Philadelphia.

I was quite self assured that my hard earned business background and new found acumen would quickly launch me i Read More