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Don't Hire Entrepreneurs; Hire Entrepreneurial Spirit
We want people with entrepreneurial spirit on our team, and actively seek it out. These are the people that challenge the norm, have original opinions that move a discussion forward, and act with tenacity and determination. ... Full story
Get Ready for the New Era of Global Manufacturing
The global manufacturing sector is on the threshold of a dynamic new phase that will provide renewed opportunity for manufacturing firms — and a host of new challenges. Incumbents who can rise to the challenge — and upstarts who may find lower barriers to entry — could do very well, indeed. ... Full story
Flextronics CEO Sees Hope for U.S. Tech Production
The CEO of Flextronics International Ltd., a Singapore-based company that helped hundreds of firms move manufacturing of electronic parts and products to Asia, says it is getting “easier to justify” production in the U.S. ... Full story
Consumer Reports Says iPhone 5 Is The Worst Of The Top Smartphones
One of the reasons Apple's stock has gotten clobbered lately is that many people think Apple has lost its edge in its most important product line: smartphones. ... Full story
Who are the Good and the Lucky?
The saddest lament of entrepreneurs and owners of private companies seeking to sell and exit their companies is that they want their businesses to be valued on their future potential, and not its CURRENT profitability. ... Full story
Only the beginning….
Many states are wisely signaling that they aren’t interested in doing the Obama administration’s bidding on Obamacare. ... Full story
Mining CFOs more pessimistic than the rest of Canada’s financial officers
A lot gloomier than any other Canadian chief financial officer (CFO) are those executives working for mining companies, reveals industry-specific data published Tuesday by GE Capital as part of its Bi-Annual Mid-Market CFO Survey. ... Full story
IW's C-Suite Survey: What Keeps You Up at Night?
IndustryWeek asked manufacturing executives what keeps them up at night. The answers were plentiful, varied and passionate. Here's a small sample: ... Full story
IBM Makes $4 Billion in Financing Available for Business Partners; Announces New Mobile App to Speed Access to Credit within Minutes
Extends Financing to Help Businesses Drive Growth with Advanced Technologies: Cloud, Business Analytics and PureSystems ... Full story
Corporate Wellness Programs: Better for Waistline Than Bottom Line?
Today’s WSJ (VC Dispatch) features an informative post about corporate wellness initiatives (a related Venture Wire story ran last December), programs offered by employers to improve employee health and well-being. ... Full story
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CIO Midmarket Summit
LOCATION: Miami, FL || A forum for innovative technology leaders in the midmarket segment. June 2-4, 2013 For more information...Jun 2, 2013 -
Northwest Middle Market Conference
LOCATION: Seattle, WA || The annual conference is the largest of its kind in the Northwest and has becomeAug 1, 2013 -
Middle Market Americas Conference 2013
The middle market is the growth engine of the future for economies in the Americas. While this segment is alreadySep 13, 2013 -
Midsize Enterprise Summit West 2013
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ || Today’s Midsize Enterprise CIOs are tackling their toughest challenges ever in face of a tech landscapeSep 22, 2013 -
National Summit for Middle Market Funds
The Summit offers a unique environment to connect with fund managers, limited partners, investment bankers and select service providers overOct 13, 2013