Proposed Legislation to Limit ITC Grants for Renewable Projects: Renewable Energy

Proposed Legislation to Limit ITC Grants for Renewable Projects: Renewable Energy The following article has been submitted by Stoel-Rives Senator Charles E. Schumer (N.Y.) and three other Democratic senators have joined to propose legislation that would place limitations on the grant in lieu of tax credits for renewable energy projects under section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The concern expressed by Senator Schumer and the other sponsors is that a significant port...

Focus On Core Competencies: Management Sales

Focus On Core Competencies: Management Sales James Roumeliotis focus on addressing the "Core Competencies" necessary for effective Sales Management, which deliver extraordinary results Viewpoint by James D. Roumeliotis, WCW Columnist When Faddy Sidaros, a Regional Sales Director for Pitney Bowes, was asked what he considers to be his biggest challenges, his emphatic response was: “Coaching the coach to be on the same wavelength and linking the sales representatives’ personal goals to th...

News/Marketing/Hospitality/Dining Out: Upscale Restaurant Marketing With Attitude

News/Hospitality/Marketing/Dining Out: James Roumeliotis addresses the key concerns facing the Hospitality sector by showing how the best restauranteurs can differentiate their dining experiences from other upscale establishments through clever marketing and showmanship Viewpoint by James D. Roumeliotis, WCW Columnist What do we conjure-up in our minds when we see or hear the expressions: Guide Michelin, Zagat, or “upscale restaurant”? Undoubtedly, they denote “fine dining” and a culinar...

News/Marketing & Branding: Special Report-Embracing New Paradigms

News/Business/Marketing & Branding: Special Report James Roumeliotis shows how to "Embrace a New Paradigm Shift in the Luxury Product Domain " in order to defy the "Recession" Viewpoint by James D. Roumeliotis, WCW Columnist Today’s consumer spending pattern has shifted. As high-end consumers everywhere have suddenly curtailed their appetite for luxury goods, what was once considered a recession-proof industry has been hit hard. Early this year, in Tokyo, Louis Vuitton canceled plans for ...

News/Marketing & Communications: The Importance Of Understanding the Principles of Communications

News/Media/Marketing & Communications: James Yoakum explores "What is Communication?" and how we can make this tool work by understanding the mechanism Viewpoint by James Yoakum, WCW Columnist Communication is the process of transferring information from one entity to another. It generally involves at least two parties—a sender and a receiver or listener. The art of this business practice is crucial to any business practioner. Mastering the tenants is paramount to illustrate tenacity, co...

News/Marketing: Advertising Shifts Strategy to Web 2.0 to Reach Generational Audience Shift

News/Marketing: Jasper Lloyd-Lovat investigates why advertising shifts strategy to Web 2.0 by Jasper Lloyd-Lovat Advertisers have not suddenly discovered Web 2.0 but they have begun to shift growing portions of their advertising budgets online as more and more people get their news and information via blogs and news network websites. the popularity of social networking is exploding. Think of Twitter and its use in Iran. Think of the shift in buyer behavior patterns and they way p...

Professional Development: Falling In Love With China and Your Career

News/ Career Development & Opportunities: China specialist, Aimee Barnes gives sound advice on falling in love with China and finding a suitable career by Aimee Barnes, Business Strategist I received an email this morning from a B-school student who, like me, has fallen in love with China. He expressed an interest in my professional background and wrote, “there is much to learn from you and your experience.” This type of correspondence is not unusual; I get about three emails a month from ...

Sustainable Engery: Prism Solar Gains Additional Funding

News/ Sustainable Energy: Prism Solar Technologies Closes Bridge Round Financing of $5m The following article was provided by Prism Solar Technologies and courtesy of Gopi Ramasamy Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has closed a bridge round of financing in the amount of $5 million dollars. The round was led by I2BF Venture Capital, a venture capital firm based in London. Also participating were Counter Point Venture Fund LP, Merrimaker Corporation and numerous other ...