The box office for summer movies may be down compared to past years, but major movie studios are banking on a number of holiday offerings to bolster their balance sheets. Disney is especially bullish on its prospects, with a number of live action remakes of its...
Month: August 2017
Why hotels have such aggressive renovation timelines
There are two things that drive people crazy when on vacation: bad traffic and construction noise. After all, most tourists go on vacation to get away from the trappings of their professional lives, and enduring traffic jams and construction sites are not tourist...
Strong market for refinancing commercial properties
In today’s real estate market, having top flight property in a prime location is not enough. In order to truly make maximize an investment, an owner has to take every opportunity to refinance with competitive terms.Having an advantageous financial position...
Why construction company trademarks must be registered
When it comes to establishing and protecting a brand, construction companies are no different from other entities, such as technology companies or restaurants. A brand is an identity that creates and identifies craftsmanship, innovation and goodwill to customers. To...
Tips for entrepreneurs who are working full time jobs
2017 is a unique time for startups. The economy is still expected to grow at a steady pace, startup money is still relatively cheap, and the amount of disposable income that Americans retain is high. While many believe that these are ideal conditions to launch a...
Three ways to emerge from serious business gaffes
For businesses, being in a lawsuit brings the potential to realize damages that extend far beyond the courtroom. Legal battles (and scandals) could put a company’s market share in jeopardy since public trust is also a valuable commodity. Sometimes scourge...
Volkswagen works toward redemption
The fallout from the Volkswagen fraud case is apparently turning into further business opportunities for the State of California and vulnerable communities. As part of the multibillion dollar settlement between state and federal regulators and the German automaker...