I just attended the Gulf Coast Innovation Conference & Showcase put on by the Houston Technology Center. Of which PKF Texas is one of the event’s Platinum Sponsors. If you want to attend this event next year you better sign up early because it sold out two weeks in advance. Walter Ulrich, President and CEO… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Business Pulse Survey: September 29, 2010
Women managers make 81 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts, according to a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. On average, women’s salary was $52,000, compared to $75,000 for men. The GAO has their reasons for why this might be. HBJ wants to know… Why do women managers make less… Continue Reading
Rice University and the University of Houston Named Top Entrepreneurship Programs
Congratulations to the University of Houston and Rice University! They were named the #1 undergraduate and #6 graduate programs for entrepreneurship by the Princeton Review. This is the fourth year in a row both schools have been ranked in the Top 25. Entrepreneurs are the future of this city and country and I’m proud that PKF… Continue Reading
PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook®:Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act
Note: Running Fridays in FromGregsHead.com, is a continuing series of tips brought to you by Greg Price. These run Saturday mornings during the BusinessMaker’s Radio Show on KPRC 950AM. Audio files can be found on the PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook® page of the PKF Texas website. As we move into the final quarter of 2010, it’s time to revisit current… Continue Reading
CRM for Your Business: The Game Changer – Join PKF Texas for a Webinar on October 6th
CRM for Your Business: The Game Changer The tool to restart your company’s growth engine Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, October 6th. In this webinar, PKF Texas Senior Manager, Stephen White, CPA, will illustrate how CRM can be used quickly and effectively by your company and how having the right implementation team… Continue Reading
Business Pulse Survey: September 22, 2010
Houston City Council voted Sept. 22 to approve the controversial Washington Heights project, including a new Wal-Mart store, despite heated opposition from residents as well as other groups. HBJ wants to know… Do you agree with City Council’s decision to approve the new Wal-Mart in the Heights? Yes, its great for the area No, its… Continue Reading
Guestblog: Raissa Evans – Houston’s Rock Conference – Interactive Strategies 2010 at the House of Blues
My colleague Raissa Evans,Senior Manager, Practice Grwoth, attended the 2010 Interactive Strategies Conference at the House of Blues last Thursday. She wrote a great report which is below: Last Thursday a few hundred of Houston’s interactive marketers, designers, creatives and technorazzi converged on the House of Blues for the 4th annual Interactive Strategies Conference, hosted by… Continue Reading
PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook®:Changes to Tax Law for 2011
Note: Running Fridays in FromGregsHead.com, is a continuing series of tips brought to you by Greg Price. These run Saturday mornings during the BusinessMaker’s Radio Show on KPRC 950AM. Audio files can be found on the PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook® page of the PKF Texas website. As we move into the final quarter of 2010, it’s time to revisit current… Continue Reading
Tweeting from Rice Alliance 8th Annual Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum
Right now I’m at the Rice Alliance 8th Annual Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum. I’ll be tweeting throughout the day, as well as updating my blog with observations. So far, John Denniston of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, has given an excellent presentation about role of innovation in US economy. Follow me @fromgregshead or visit http://twitter.com/fromgregshead for updates.
Business Pulse Survey: September 15, 2010
This week’s Business Pulse Question: What are your expectations for the Texans this season? A trip to the Super Bowl. Will win division, but lose the playoffs. Repeat of last year’s season: 9-10 wins. Fewer than 8 wins; will miss playoffs. Click here to vote!
Microsoft Dynamics NAV & CRM Promotions
As Microsoft Certified Gold Partner that sells and supports Dynamics NAV and CRM we have some promotional news we want to make our friends and clients aware of. Between now and December 23rd, there are three promotions Microsoft is running. They include: 1. New customers for distributing and Manufacturing get 20% off 2. Existing customers moving from… Continue Reading
PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook®: Your Greatest Asset
Note: Running Fridays in FromGregsHead.com, is a continuing series of tips brought to you by Greg Price. These run Saturday mornings during the BusinessMaker’s Radio Show on KPRC 950AM. Audio files can be found on the PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook® page of the PKF Texas website. The greatest asset a person has is not their home, nor their bank account. … Continue Reading
Business Pulse Survey: September 8, 2010
If you voted today, who would be your choice to become Texas’ next governor? Rick Perry Bill White Other Neither Click here to vote!
PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook®: Are You a Great Leader?
Note: Running Fridays in FromGregsHead.com, is a continuing series of tips brought to you by Greg Price. These run Saturday mornings during the BusinessMaker’s Radio Show on KPRC 950AM. Audio files can be found on the PKF Texas – Entrepreneur’s Playbook® page of the PKF Texas website. If you want to put the fear into a room of executives, ask them… Continue Reading
Business Pulse Survey: September 1, 2010
Should Texas governors be term-limited? Yes, we always need new people, ideas. Yes, and then apply it to other offices. No, it might get rid of a good governor. No, we shouldn’t go changing things. Other Click here to vote!