Posted on · One indicator of the health of the employment picture is how well the executive search business is doing. Expansion often starts at the top. On this week's "Bauer Business Focus," Rob Andrews with "Allen Austin Global Executive Search" talks with Ed Mayberry about the "retained executive search" business.
Posted on · Research has been underway at the University of Houston into how emotions can play a role in shaping consumer choices. Marketing Professor Vanessa Patrick from the Bauer School of Business joins Ed Mayberry for this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
Posted on · Advertisers have ramped up marketing efforts for this year's world cup in South Africa, similar to how they traditionally pull out all the stops for Super Bowl commercials. On this morning's "Bauer Business Focus," Ed Mayberry talks about World Cup marketing with Jackie Kacen, professor of marketing at the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business.
Posted on · The Hurricane Business Recovery Center was set up by the University of Houston to help companies impacted by Hurricane Ike. The lack of electricity because of downed power lines prevented many businesses from starting up immediately after Ike, but companies face many other problems after such a major storm. Hurricane Business Recovery Center director James Evans joins Ed Mayberry on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
Posted on · A professor at the University of Houston involved in business incubation has himself created more than a dozen companies since 1981. His start-ups range from computer retailing to publishing to internet marketing and social networking. Ed Mayberry talks with serial entrepreneur Alan Lish on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
Posted on · Former Shell Oil CEO John Hofmeister has written a book called "Why People Hate the Oil Companies." He joins Ed Mayberry on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus," and says the industry hasn't done a very good job of explaining energy and how to move forward.
Posted on · Houston is known as a restaurant city. Many restaurants start off as small family-run business. Successful ones can grow second or third units, and maybe even develop into a brand. There's a Houston firm that helps entrepreneurs develop their restaurant concepts. Chris Tripoli from A'la Carte Foodservice Consulting Group joins Ed Mayberry on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
Posted on · In his last symposium speech as head of the University of Houston's Institute for Regional Forecasting, economist Barton Smith predicts modest job growth throughout the year. The UH economics professor is retiring at the end of the summer. Moments before giving yet another presentation recently to a Houston apartment group, Smith sat down with Ed Mayberry for this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
Posted on · Changes in the health care system will take effect in stages over the next few years. People who receive coverage through large employers are unlikely to see any drastic changes, nor should premiums or coverage be affected. The Director of State Government Relations for Aetna has been explaining how health care reform will impact business, employees and the medical profession. Shannon Meroney talks with Ed Mayberry on the "Bauer Business Focus" this morning.
Posted on · The Houston Technology Center has helped over a thousand entrepreneurs start up their companies, helping them raise over a billion dollars in funding. On this week's "Bauer Business Focus," Ed Mayberry talks with HTC's Walter Ulrich about this non-profit business incubator.
Posted on · The phrase "sustainable business" sounds environmental. But it also refers to "buying local" and the development of community partnerships. Dr. Rosalind Wyatt is our guest on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus," talking with Ed Mayberry about the economic benefits of sustainable development.
Posted on · The Premier of the State of Western Australia recently visited Houston to talk about offshore investment opportunities. Colin Barnett spoke with oil and gas executives and policymakers, and he also spoke with Ed Mayberry for this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
Posted on · The University of Houston Small Business Development Center works with entrepreneurs trying to start or expand a business. The Center's Roberta Skebo is our guest on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus" with Ed Mayberry.
Posted on · On this week's "Bauer Business Focus," Ed Mayberry talks with Blue Bell president Paul Kruse about the ice cream business, which is doing very well—in spite of the slower economy.
Posted on · Universities are working harder to help students hit the ground running when they enter the working world. Companies like their new hires to start at sales jobs, to better understand customer needs. Michael Ahearne from the University of Houston sales excellence institute is our guest on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
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