Tornadoes Strike Ohio and Michigan
Tornadoes and thunderstorms struck the Midwestern states this weekend. In Ohio, the tornadoes killed at […]
Measuring Performance Is Not Straightforward
This weekend, I read an excellent article, “The Expectations Treadmill”, in the current issue of […]
Spread the Word to Help Louisiana
Food safety officials are taking a two-pronged approach to ensure that tainted seafood doesn’t reach […]
When 1+1=5: the Oil Slick During Hurricane Season
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu expressed concern about how the Deepwater oil spill could be […]
Heartache and Activism in Louisiana
June 1 would have begun the shrimp catching season in the Gulf Coast. While the […]
Deadlines Loom for Commercial Property Tax Assessments
Many communities close their fiscal years in June or July, which means that business owners […]
Oil-Free Beach Guarantees Stem Losses for Gulf Coast Tourism
The tourism industry in the Gulf Coast states is coming under pressure as the oil […]
White House Briefing for Small Businesses
This weekend concludes National Small Business Week, a tradition that began with President John F. […]
Preliminary Lessons in Crisis Management
The news from the Gulf Coast continues to alarm. The Associated Press reported workers’ accounts […]
Record Business Start-ups in 2009
The Kauffman Foundation reports that in 2009, U.S. new business formations reached the highest level […]
Severe Flooding in Eastern and Central Europe
Heavy rainfall over a period of days ruptured river bank dykes and triggered flash flooding […]
Lloyds of London Fears the Perfect Storm
The chief executive of the Lloyds of London insurance market believes that the industry faces […]