THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Before departing for Asia this morning, I’d like to make a brief statement about the economy. Over the past 10 months, we’ve taken a number of bold steps to break the back of this recession. We’ve worked to stabilize the financial system,...
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Frog’s Leap Winery is nestled in the Bay Area’s scenic Napa Valley. The vineyard is known for its crisp sauvignon blancs, and earthy zinfandels, but now they’re getting attention as one of first wineries in the U.S to be sustainable. In this video, we meet the winery’s general manager,...
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THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just want to say a few words about two milestones that have passed in the last few hours that represent encouraging progress for our country. The first was the historic vote the House took last night on health insurance reform. For years we’ve...
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So let me start with the five biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make. The first is having unclear goals and an unclear mission. Now, I know it sounds like something you might read in a textbook, but I really find it very valuable when I founded a company with co-founders, to literally sit down...
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After all the research and due diligence, planning and negotiating, why do two-thirds of M&A deals go belly up? M&A consultant, Steven Ramirez, argues that it is the integration of the merger that will ultimately determine its success. For more on executing a merger, read our BNET Crash...
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Searching for a company to acquire is a lot like dating — you need to investigate your options before you commit. How will you know which is "the One"? Business consultant Richard Caro walks you through the critical steps to take before you select a target company. For more on mergers and acquisi...
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(WTNH) — In these tough times, you’re probably looking for ways to save some money. At the SmartLiving Center in Orange, everyone from homeowners to school students can learn how to conserve electricity.
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Each week, I’ve spoken with you about the challenges we face as a nation and the path we must take to meet them. And the truth is, over the past ten months, I’ve often had to report distressing news during what has been a difficult time for our country. But today, I am pleased to off...
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