business management

Private Companies More Exposed to Liability Risks, But Less Protected

admin_huliq — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:36:39 -0500

Current economic conditions increase risks of private companies being exposed to liabilities.

Why more than 25 percent of new CEOs last less than 3 years

harminka — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:17:29 -0500

An increasing number of CEOs are exiting their positions prematurely, according to a study by Yan Zhang at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Management. Of the 204 company leaders Zhang studied from 1993 to 1998, 55 (27 percent) left their job within three years.

UC Irvine Extension Offers New Spa Management Courses

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:53:11 -0500

University of California, Irvine Extension announces the newest online elective courses added to its renowned Spa and Hospitality Management certificate program. Uniquely developed to meet the demands of the burgeoning spa market, “Integrating the Business of Wellness in Your Spa” and “Quality Management for Spas,” address the multitude of details involved in day-to-day spa operations.

Mimicking nature could help business survive the credit crunch

harminka — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:29:23 -0500

As credits crunch, recession bites, and business struggle to stay primed, researchers in Spain suggest that a more surgical approach to management and business practice is needed if a company is to survive. Writing in the International Journal of Management Practice from Inderscience Publishers, the team explains how businesses could take a cue from nature to them restructure.

Adventurer set to inspire local business leaders

seher — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:49:30 -0600

Adventurer and author Rona Cant will be aiming to inspire current and future business leaders at a management event at Queen’s University this week.

LG Reinforces Management and Organization for 2008

harminka — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:04:31 -0600

The Board of Directors at LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, announced today the appointment of new executives including three high-level officers, effective January 1, 2008.

HP Announces New Software to Automate Management of Business Services

harminka — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:47:05 -0600

HP today announced new software and services to help businesses transform IT operations and automate the full lifecycle of managing business services.

Trolltech Expands Management Team

harminka — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:16:02 -0500

Trolltech® announced today that Chuck Piercey has joined Trolltech as Vice President of Product Management. Piercey brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy, product management, product marketing, business management and technology expertise.

IBM to Help Businesses Better Compete Against Industry Rivals

harminka — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:36:15 -0500

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new industry-focused software and services to help clients spanning multiple industries including banking, telecom, healthcare and insurance, compete more effectively against competitors across the street, around the world or over the Internet.

Seminar promises to grow business fast

harminka — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:53:55 -0500

Local business people can learn how to grow their business ‘in just two hours’, in a free seminar at the University of Bath in Swindon (1 October at 7pm).

Symantec Integrates Endpoint Management Solutions

harminka — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:56:54 -0500

Symantec announced the integration of its extensive endpoint management portfolio to provide its customers with a clear strategy and best-of-breed solutions to automate management requirements and to help reduce the cost of owning endpoint devices.

Sage launches Human Resources Software in the UK

webitpr — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:32:43 -0500

Business management software provider Sage (UK) Limited today announces the launch of its new HR Software, Sage 50 HR 2007.