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Several months ago, Roosevelt Leftwich Sr.’s phone used to ring off the hook. Today, he receives two calls a day at most. But he’s not complaining. Leftwich, 71, wasn’t receiving...
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You Got the Merger Done … Now What?
Mergers and acquisitions have long been touted as a strategy for small businesses to gain size and scale to pursue larger projects and clients. But often, the integration process is overlooked, leading to increased costs, decreased profitability, and sometimes, failed mergers. Scott C. Whitaker, author of Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Handbook: Helping Companies Realize the Full Value of Acquisitions (Wiley Finance; $59.85), warns companies that the process can be arduou s. “One of the things that we stress right from the get-go is complete understanding of the task at hand and that it’s going to be incredibly disruptive,†he says. “It’s going to require a tremendous amount of time.â€
Revelers Gather in Harlem to Watch History Being Made
Out in the fresh air of 125th Street in Harlem, New York just minutes after President Obama gave his acceptance speech, there seems to be almost one street vendor for every onlooker. The vast audience dispersed in just a short amount of time once Obama's inauguration address ended, but a few people lingered to breathe in the air of freedom and accept the simple gift of a shared experience.
Governors Buoyed by Obama’s Speech
During these tough economic times, states throughout the country are hurting. But after hearing President-elect Barack Obama's unprecedented State of the Union-style speech on the economy, a number of governors are optimistic that help is on the way.
Women of Power: An Educator Educates
Yes we can…but not really. Well, that’s what University of Pennsylvania professor Mary Francis Berry thinks. During the keynote breakfast yesterday morning, this 2009 Legacy Awards winner gave attendees a...