Leading Companies Online Magazine September 2007

Leading Companies Online Magazine Archives

Leading Companies Online Magazine

A monthly online publication to keep entrepreneurs and business managers current on entrepreneurial and employee ownership issues and activities. This is the place to learn about entrepreneurship ideas and get updates related to stock options, equity compensation and tax law.

Employee Ownership

Equity Plays a Variety of Roles

By Anthony I. Mathews, Beyster Institute Staff

Employee ownership is not one coherent movement, but rather a concept encompassing a broad range of approaches and vehicles used for a variety of intentions. Viewing these different approaches as a spectrum provides a very useful way of thinking about which route might best meet the planner’s real objectives.

From Our Executive Director

The "What Bugs Me" List

By Ray Smilor, Beyster Institute Executive Director

Do unspoken concerns, whether large or small, hinder your organization's efficiency and the contentment of its employees? Finding out what bugs people can be an important reality check, and taking actions to solve those issues creates a better workplace.

Employee Ownership

The Employee Ownership Path:
An Alternative Route for Technology Startups

By Martin Staubus, Beyster Institute Staff

To grow and thrive, a technology startup needs more than just funding. It requires ideas, insights, expertise, customers, and products generated by a talented, motivated team of employees. Employee ownership may begin with the notion of “fairness” to those who are making essential contributions to the venture, but it can also produce major competitive advantages.

Entrepreneurship

MEET Alumnus Profile:
Samer Al Jabari of Jordan

By Emily Meyertholen, Beyster Institue Staff

Having established a successful IT company from scratch, Samer Al Jabari is now helping others with their ventures through his involvement with the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jordan. We had the opportunity to get to know Samer when he came to San Diego, and we wanted to share some of his story here.

Our International Work

Middle East Entrepreneur Training Continues Through a Major Grant Extension

By Emily Meyertholen, Beyster Institute Staff

The MEET program, managed by the Beyster Institute since 2004, has developed a powerful corps of some of the region’s most successful and high-potential entrepreneurs, business executives and civil society leaders. Because of this success, the Institute won a $1.5 million grant extension to continue the program.

Management Best Practices

Off the Clock:
Consider the Results-Only Work Environment

To boost productivity in your company, consider the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) developed by corporate maverick Best Buy. This novel approach allows employees to have tremendous flexibility and has resulted in higher productivity and lower turnover. An article examining ROWE called Off the Clock was featured in the May 2007 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine.

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