by stuartferster | Aug 9, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Stuart Ferster
At the core of the excellent performance of any business, the human element is arguably the most essential asset. Human resources are the interface for all the other resources leading to the desired results. The human element also occurs in the form of customers and...
by stuartferster | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business
The word entrepreneur as we use it today can be traced to the 13th Century from the French verb entreprendre. That means “to do something” or “to undertake.” It was a term that didn’t necessarily have anything to do with business back...
by stuartferster | May 19, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster
The life of an entrepreneur is characterized by juggling multiple things at the same time. Whether it is accounting, fundraising, operations, or procurement, the entrepreneur’s mind is hardly ever at ease. Unfortunately, of all business functions,...
by stuartferster | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster, Trends
Podcasts have become one of the most ubiquitous forms of entertainment today. They make it possible for listeners to find the topics they’re interested in and hear them when it’s convenient. They’re also very informative. Podcasts centered on...
by stuartferster | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Stuart Ferster
Lean production or manufacturing is a philosophy that focuses on efficiency and eliminating multiple kinds of waste (Muda) from work processes. Initially developed in Japanese automotive factories, lean production has helped many companies worldwide drastically...