Category Archives: Business

Oklahoma Businesses Become Lean, Green Saving Machines

By Gina Harkins   When looking to reduce your waistline, one of the most vital steps is cutting out unwanted fat from your food intake. So when it comes to reducing costs in your company’s budget, why not follow the … Continue reading

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Takin’ Care of Business, Oklahoma Style

By Keith Eaton “I been takin’ care of business … and workin’ overtime!” – Randy Bachman, circa 1973 With apologies to American nostalgia, Horace Greeley was not the author of the dictum, “Go West, young man.” Rather, it was Indiana … Continue reading

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SOCIAL NETWORKING 101

By Rachael Barry   Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn have become household names, yet this stuff known as “social media” is still a mystery to many. And while these applications can be “all things to all people,” businesses, no matter … Continue reading

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Small Business … Creating The Future

By Vincent F. Orza Jr. Dean, Meinders School of Business at OCU Reading the stories about General Motors, Bank of America, Microsoft, Sears, Wal-Mart and all the other behemoth companies would lead one to believe we are a nation of … Continue reading

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Making Matters Worse!

  By Vincent F. Orza Jr. Dean, Meinders School of Business, OCU Across Oklahoma and the U.S., millions of kids were happy to learn they were getting a raise. Not because they had earned it, done a good job, or beat … Continue reading

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Oklahoma City: Convention Central?

By Vincent F. Orza, Jr. Dean, Meinders School of Business, Oklahoma City University   For more than two decades I have made the argument that Oklahoma City could be – should be – a corporate capital and major convention center. Look … Continue reading

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Thinking about a second home or vacation condo? Think twice!

By Vincent F. Orza Jr. Dean, Meinders School of Business, OCU Family vacations can be great, but buying airline tickets, hotels, meals and entertainment for five or six people can be pricey. Might this be the time to consider a vacation … Continue reading

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“Using Your Frequent Flyer Miles More Frequently”

Dr. Vincent F. Orza Jr. Dean, Meinders School of Business, OCU   For those of us who are frequent travelers, the airline miles programs have been a great benefit that also built airline brand loyalty. The frequent flyer programs gave … Continue reading

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It’s better to give than receive… Especially if it reduces your taxes!

Year-end gift, savings and investing ideas for the holidays   Vincent F. Orza, Jr. Dean, Meinders School of Business, OCU   With the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time to review your financial position and do a … Continue reading

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