All dogs poop, but not all dogs can wait for their next walk. If you have a new puppy or a disabled dog that needs assistance, or if the weather is just plain awful, there has to be a better solution than having to clean up accidents on the carpet, right? The typical Wee-Wee Pads you’ll find at most pet stores are a completely fine option, but they’re not pretty. That’s where the Doggy Bathroom fits in. This crate-shaped dog “litter” box may resemble a plastic bin, but it wants to be the barrier between your dog’s lifted leg and your favorite piece of furniture. It’s expensive ($209), and that’s without mentioning the optional subscription service to ensure you’re always stocked on the brand’s pee pads, which it says are made with ecofriendly biodegradable materials. Let’s set the record straight. The Doggy Bathroom is extra . It’s the fancy new coffee shop in town that’s trying to replace the hole-in-the-wall shop down the street. Its primary value is aesthetics—the company’s founder, Alain Courchesne , is a Canadian designer and, yes, there’s a Keith Haring edition . The system is a little clunky, which is odd for something that costs […]

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Dave A. Cornelius, DM. KnolShare . Practice the Clear is Kind principle when assigning Business Value to your business objectives. getty As the business landscape continues to shift, many organizations are involved in a digital transformation that is reshaping and evolving how a business operates. One popular business agility model used by Fortune 500, 100 and 50 companies is the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), which shapes the business lean-agile value delivery ways of working. One SAFe practice that supports business owners (BOs) and value delivery teams’ alignment is the BO assignment of business value (BV) to program increment (PI) objectives during the PI planning event that occurs every 10 weeks. According to Scaled Agile, Inc., “ Assigning business value during PI planning provides an essential face-to-face dialogue between the team and their most important stakeholders, the Business Owners.” The business value assignment uses a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest). The BV assignment is an opportunity for agile value delivery teams and BOs to better understand the business objectives and their value. Some BOs and other stakeholders have asked what the purpose of assigning BV to the PI objectives is. The answer to the question is often framed […]

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Photo: ©BAIBAZ – STOCK.ADOBE.COM PURCHASE, NY. — Chickpeas could become an ingredient found in more products under the Frito-Lay brand. PepsiCo., Inc., the parent company of Frito-Lay North America, already owns the Off The Eaten Path brand, which offers products containing chickpeas as well as other ingredients like black beans, carrots and green peas. “Within the Frito portfolio, there are also different substrates that we’re playing,” said Ramon L. Laguarta, chief executive officer of PepsiCo., in a Feb. 9 earnings call to discuss fiscal-year 2022 results. “Off The Eaten Path is a great example. You have multigrain. Then you have smaller substrates. One substrate that we like a lot is chickpea. Chickpea has high nutritional values.” PepsiCo sees an incremental opportunity to broaden its portfolio beyond the more traditional substrates where the company has advantages in supply chains and well-known brands, he said. “But I think our brands can expand into other spaces, especially some of those smaller brands, but also we’re thinking about some of our bigger brands as well,” Mr. Laguarta said. Operating profit at Frito-Lay North America in the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2022, increased 9% to $6.14 billion when compared to the previous fiscal […]

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Every business needs strong leadership to survive and grow. As a small-business owner, you may start out being the sole leader, but as your company evolves, you’ll likely need to hire additional managers as you delegate oversight of the day-to-day operations. Hiring your first leadership roles can be difficult, but it helps to learn from those who have done it before. Below, seven Young Entrepreneur Council members offer their best advice for business owners who are looking to build a strong leadership team. Follow their recommendations before bringing your new leaders on board. Members pictured from left to right. Photos courtesy of the individual members. 1. Look For Empathy I always look for empathy. Can this person put themselves in the shoes of our customers and our team members? I think this is at the root of fostering relationships, creating dynamic and engaged teams and building a product that really speaks to people’s hearts and makes them feel connected to the brand. – Lindsay Tanne , LogicPrep 2. Foster Trust And Collaboration One of the best ways to create a strong leadership team is to foster an environment of trust and collaboration. This means creating an open and supportive […]

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HOUSTON & NEW YORK, February 13, 2023 –( BUSINESS WIRE )–Intuitive Machines, LLC, a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, today announced the completion of its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. ("Inflection Point") (Nasdaq: IPAX, IPAXU, IPAXW), a special purpose acquisition company traded on Nasdaq. Inflection Point’s shareholders approved the business combination at an extraordinary general meeting held on February 8, 2023. In connection with the closing of the business combination, Inflection Point has been renamed "Intuitive Machines, Inc." (the "Company" or "Intuitive Machines"). Commencing at the open of trading on February 14, 2023, Intuitive Machines’ common stock and warrants are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "LUNR" and "LUNRW," respectively. "Intuitive Machines is playing a critical role in America’s return to the Moon by providing technologies and services to establish long-term lunar infrastructure and commerce," said Kam Ghaffarian, Ph. D., Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Intuitive Machines. "This merger accelerates and strengthens Intuitive Machines’ strategic plan to help expedite a thriving commercial ecosystem for space for the benefit of human civilization." "We are excited to begin this new chapter as a publicly traded company," said Steve Altemus, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive […]

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getty A successful business-life journey might seem difficult or meant for a select few, but with a good plan and proper guidelines, it can be both manageable and fulfilling. Since your business and personal life go hand in hand, it is vital to balance the two so that you don’t compromise your happiness, family and lifestyle in your quest for financial freedom. Worry not, as below are some of the key elements you will need to ensure success in your journey. 1. Health A rule of thumb: Make sure you are physically and mentally healthy. The most vital component in your journey to success is your health. After all, you won’t enjoy the fruits of your labor when you are unwell. No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on endless medication and hospital bills. So it is crucial to ensure you take care of your health. In addition to your physical health, your mind should be in good shape, too. Exercise, eat right, practice meditation and mindfulness, spend time with your loved ones and be positive. When you have a healthy mind and body, you can contribute to your life and business at the highest level, allowing you […]

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CLEVELAND, Texas, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cheesemakers is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing authentic Mexican cheese to customers around the world. Founded in 1997, Cheesemakers is a family-run business where the dream started early in childhood for James C. Keliehor, P.E. — on the family farm in South Texas where fresh dairy products were made. From butter to cheese curds, little did anyone know this would be the beginning impressions of a thriving business. Continue Reading Cheesemakers Today, Cheesemakers is a leader in the Mexican cheese industry, providing a wide variety of cheeses to customers in the United States, Mexico, and beyond. Cheesemakers is proud to offer a variety of Authentic Mexican style cheeses , including queso fresco, queso blanco panela, queso Oaxaca, queso Cotija, and more. In addition, Cheesemakers has developed a line of specialty goat cheeses , such as peppercorn, garlic and cilantro, and candied jalapeno hatch! The Cheesemakers’ Manufacturing Plant For decades, Cheesemakers has been a family-owned business dedicated to providing customers with authentic Mexican cheese products. The company has earned a reputation for producing only the highest quality products. Cheesemakers is committed to using only the finest ingredients while producing cheeses that meet […]

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The city of Mentor is home to over 300 retailers with some easier to find than others. Tucked away on Center Street, professional carpenters, seasoned mechanics, and casual DIYers, alike flock to DAK Tool and Supply, a charming, family-owned hardware store. Owned by Dale and Cathy Keiter, DAK Tool and Supply has been in business for over 20 years. The Keiters have been Mentor residents for over three decades, with Dale and his children attending Mentor schools. Four years ago, the family moved their business to a new location on Center Street. DAK’s birthplace was in the Keiter’s 15-square foot dining room following an injury that forced Dale to pursue a new career. The operation quickly expanded into a bustling business with over 5,000 square feet of shopping space. “I never thought it would get this big. Never in a million years did we think this would happen,” exclaimed Cathy Keiter. When you step through the door at DAK Tool and Supply, chances are you will be greeted by Cabernet and Merlot, two friendly cockapoo dogs who accompany the Keiters to work every day. Regular customers have come to expect the wagging tails and happy-go-lucky attitudes of the two […]

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The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation has committed $50 million to Purdue University to help launch the university’s reimagined School of Business and name its undergraduate institute, which will be named the Bruce White Undergraduate Institute. This commitment represents the lead gift to establish the school and the largest monetary contribution ever made to Purdue’s School of Management/Business. (Purdue University photo) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation has committed $50 million to Purdue University to name the undergraduate institute in the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business . This commitment represents the lead gift to establish the school and the largest monetary contribution ever made to Purdue’s School of Management/Business. The initiative to relaunch the School of Business, which began while Daniels was university president, will continue to be championed by new President Mung Chiang and the Board of Trustees. Bruce White Download image The institute will be named the Bruce White Undergraduate Institute. White (M ’75) , who died on Jan. 19, was founder and chairman of White Lodging, a former member of the Purdue Board of Trustees, and a longtime university benefactor. “The White Family Foundation has long been a […]

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WAXAHACHIE, Texas, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Jordan E. Molina, co-founder and CEO of Jordan E’s Popcorn & Candy Co., announced today that her rapidly growing popcorn and candy concept is now presenting franchising opportunities in a market saturated by sweet treats. Offering a modern twist on an old-fashioned, nostalgic storefront, Molina says that it is not about reinventing the wheel, but instead, the adage ‘what’s old is new’ again. Continue Reading Jordan E. Molina, Co-founder/CEO Exterior of Jordan E’s Popcorn & Candy Co. corporate location in Waxahachie, Texas "We are beyond thrilled to expand the footprint of Jordan E’s to other communities throughout the country," said Molina. "Our goal is to extend this opportunity to those equally passionate about delivering quality sweets and top-notch customer service." Franchisees must secure standalone or in-line locations between 2,000 and 2,500 square feet to support the company’s vibrant model. Once on board, franchisees will gain exclusive access to the company’s proven technology tools and guidance system, extensive training, support and expertise, recipes, and much more. Initial investments range from $147,200 to $438,500 and include an initial franchising fee for each unit. "My mother and I started this business to create a fun-loving […]

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