Success story
Delta Sky
Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley has transcended tough times to become a major player.
Chinese companies are starting to sue for patent infringement too
Forbes
It’s common to hear of American companies suing Chinese companies over patent and trademark theft. It’s less common the other way around.
Employee privacy in the US is at stake as corporate surveillance technology monitors workers’ every move
CNBC
The emergence of sensor and other technologies that let businesses track, listen to and even watch employees while on company time.
Silicon Valley is fighting a brain-drain war with Trump that it may lose
CNBC
A growing number of highly educated foreign entrepreneurs are looking at alternatives to U.S. citizenship.
AI poses new ethics issues for companies
Bloomberg Big Law Business
Who’s to blame when a robot makes the decisions?
An Uber model for manufacturing
Quartz
Companies are meeting small businesses’ manufacturing needs in much the same way Uber meets the needs of passengers looking for rides.
Valuing intangibles influences cross-border M&A
Bloomberg Big Law Business
Intangible assets are taking up more of company balance sheets because of the growing importance of technology and branding, but accounting methods have not kept pace.
What business owners should know before accepting cryptocurrency
First Tennessee
Companies mulling becoming an early adopter in accepting cryptocurrencies need to consider a few factors before deciding whether or not it’s a good time to jump into the fray.
Women need to think about investing differently than men
Marie Claire
Investing continues to be dominated by men, despite the fact that being a savvy investor is an important skill for anyone of any gender.
These companies are helping women find work-life balance
Fast Company
Nearly half of professional women with children leave their jobs, but it’s not for lack of ambition, it’s for lack of alternatives.
China’s largest eye doctor chain Is looking to expand to the U.S.
Forbes
Founded in 2001 by billionaire Chen Bang, Aier Eye Hospital is hoping it can replicate some of the success it’s had in China overseas.
What it’s like for women leading international teams
Fast Company
Management consultants usually give solid non-gendered advice but for women managers, there’s an additional dimension that is too often ignored.
In Asia, investors get allies
The Wall Street Journal
Private-equity firms stung by soured deals in Asia are pushing for legal action, championing investor rights in the region.
How freelancers can plan for parental leave
Fast Company
Steady pay is always a challenge for freelancers, but maternity leave makes everything more unpredictable.
We turned a side gig into a full-time family business
Northwestern Mutual
What started as a side gig selling educational flashcards and children’s books online quickly grew into a full-fledged business.
Genetic testing is coming of age, but for consumers it’s buyer beware
CNBC
The explosion of the genetic testing market comes with plenty of pros and cons.
Private equity faces tough road in Asia
The Wall Street Journal
Governments throughout the Asian-Pacific region are targeting private equity, potentially adding new restrictions that could hinder growth.
The artificial pancreas is here
Scientific American
Scientists are closer to developing a system that can figure out how much insulin the body needs and then deliver that amount on its own.