It’s a fine line between teamwork and ‘groupthink’
A recent survey found that 91 percent of high-level managers believe teams are the key to success. But the evidence doesn’t always support this assertion.
Business Briefs May 18, 2012
Trending upward in real estate market?
The Charlotte Regional Realtor Association recently released a report based on data by the Carolina Multiple Listing Services Inc. (CMLS) that shows some positive trends in the local real estate market. Comparing April 2012 statistics with those of the same time period last year, the number of closings are up and home prices have increased, while the number of distressed listings has fallen significantly as has the overall housing inventory in the region.
Getting her patients ‘back’ on track
In an industry dominated by men, a woman in Cornelius is the go-to girl when the aches and pains of their NASCAR world threaten to overtake them.
LKN 24 stock watch focus — Lowe’s
Mooresville-based Lowe’s Companies Inc. (traded on the Nasdaq under LOW) is the world’s second largest home improvement retailer, with more than $50 billion in revenues generated in fiscal year 2011 (ended Feb. 3, 2012). It focuses on retail do-it-yourself (DIY) customers, do-it-for-me (DIFM) customers who utilize Lowe’s installation services and commercial business customers.
Identity theft, tax fraud schemes still on the rise
Cyber criminals have been using stolen identities to file tax returns and obtain fraudulent refunds. Tax preparers have reported an increase in e-file rejections because the taxpayers’ or their children’s SSNs have already been used in a previously e-filed return, which results in the e-filed return being rejected.
Tips for avoiding those rude rental car surprises
I’m usually a pretty savvy traveler, but a recent car rental mishap reminded me that even when you take every precaution, things could still go awry.
Business Trends
Google revamps search, tries to think more like a person.
Of course this just means that when you want it to search something, it's too busy texting and will respond with a blank stare and a "Huh?".....
Business Trends
GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook
GM will continue to market using Facebook - but will stop buying ads on Facebook pages.
Saturday 5K and local food fest benefits day care center
Here's a great event for a great cause this weekend. Read more at http://davidsonnews.net/blog/2012/05/16/saturday-5k-and-local-food-fest-benefits-day-care-center/
News you can use?
For $10 you can win a chance to go into outer space.
A startup called I Dream of Space sells $10 posters that come with a chance at winning a much more expensive ride on a suborbital spaceship. Bosses or favorite local politicians are elgible provided their egos can fit in the cabin. And, no, you cannot send your spouse's cat in your stead.
