One couple searched unsuccessfully for six months to secure a loan. Then, 14 days after using a new online marketplace, Ted and Cindy Ferkenhoff had an offer. The Ferkenhoffs, who…
A traditional night out at the movies will be redefined in Scottsdale this December after the opening of IPic Theaters. The new, eight-auditorium cinema will seat between 71 and 91…
Each year Paramount Promotions transforms the University of Phoenix Stadium from the home of the Arizona Cardinals into the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with colorful and eye-catching graphics. …
Self-service technologies, which automate routine interactions between companies and customers, are a source of convenience and efficiency to both parties — until something goes wrong and the customer cannot make…
From businesses to bulldozers, anything can be sold at auction — and all with the trademark bang of a gavel. Deb Weidenhamer and her Phoenix-based company, Auction Systems Auctioneers &…
Misgana Kebede Company: Accent Transportation Services Title: Owner | Est.: 2008 Web: www.transaccent.com In May 2008, during the roughest stretch of the recession, a husband-and-wife team made a bold decision…
Four Scottsdale businesses received the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Sterling Award. The 25th annual Sterling Awards were handed out yesterday, Nov. 16, to a packed house at the…
The idea of starting your own business can be frightening, particularly with the recession stubbornly choking the Arizona economy. However, by following a few tips for getting started, launching your…
As the state pulls itself out of the recessionary hole, small business owners and entrepreneurs have to re-think how they get things done. Getting advice from experts is critical, but…
Knowledge: Great companies and great leaders are often synonymous, but what does it take to be a great leader? Dr. Angelo Kinicki is professor of management at the W.P. Carey…
Company: Sonoran Rain Landscape Creations | Sonoran Waters Custom Pool and Spa Title: Owners Web: www.sonoranrain.com | www.sonoranwaters.com Est.: 2003, 2005 Mike Johnson took the saying, “If you want something…
Five small businesses were recognized at the 14th annual Spirit of Enterprise Awards, presented by the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. The awards are given out…
