September 26, 2011
CHRISTIANITY TODAY: Online Boycotts Separate Corporations from Christian Groups
The challenge for Christian organizations, said marketing professor Stephen M. Rapier, is to remain true to their core beliefs without regard to outside pressure. “This resoluteness,” he said, “will signal our genuine beliefs, strengthening the bond with our followers and seeding the field of authenticity for those who hope to harvest a partnership with us.”
September 21, 2011
M&A JOURNAL: Learning from Linda Livingstone
Q&A with the Pepperdine University dean and professor on the dynamics of growing a university in a globalized and cash-strapped world
September 20, 2011
THE TENNESSEAN: Middle Tennessee Businesses Remain Hesitant To Hire
Almost 41 percent of small businesses participating in a Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project study said they plan to hire in the next six months.
September 19, 2011
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Grocery strike avoided, tentative deal struck
“They both wanted to avoid a strike,” said David Smith, a labor economist at Pepperdine University. “In this economy, it really behooved them to come to an agreement.”
September 19, 2011
KNX 1070: Grocery Workers, Stores Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
Labor economist David Smith commented that, had a grocery strike gone forward, it could have put the Southern California in danger of another recession.
September 19, 2011
NPR/MARKETPLACE RADIO: Grocery Workers’ Strike in Los Angeles Continues
Pepperdine economist David Smith said, “It has been said that the only ones that are likely to win from a strike are the competitors. The other stores that benefited in 2003 and 2004 when there was a strike are likely to benefit again, as consumers will shop elsewhere with their food dollar.”
September 19, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Grocery Negotiations Deadline Passes
“Consumers don’t break habits easily,” said labor economist David Smith, remarking on the 2003-04 strike when many shoppers fled to the competition. “But once they broke that habit, they found out they liked these new options.”
September 19, 2011
KTTV FOX 11: Grocery Workers Gear Up for Possible Strike
Labor economist David Smith warned that 6,200 more workers out of work will be a serious hit to the local economy.
September 14, 2011
SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS: What Will It Take to Get You to Start Hiring Again?
John Paglia suggests that small businesses may be losing their incentive to pursue bank loans.
September 12, 2011
LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL: The List: M.B.A. Programs
The Graziadio School held its “Big 3″ position among the 20 largest MBA programs in Los Angeles County.
September 9, 2011
WALL STREET JOURNAL: The Week in Small Business
Business owners polled by Pepperdine University said they will expand payrolls.
September 9, 2011
ENTREPRENEUR: Are We on the Verge of a Small-Business Hiring Boom?
In Pepperdine’s study, more than 1,600 business owners reported they sought a bank loan in the past year, but fewer than half were successful.
September 7, 2011
BUSINESS NEWS DAILY: Nearly Half of Small Business Owners Plan to Hire in the Next Six Months
“Small businesses should be a top consideration as the president and other legislators seek to jump-start job creation,” said John Paglia.
September 7, 2011
AMSTERDAM PRINTIING.COM: Positive Outlook of Small Businesses Heading Into 2012
John Paglia is quoted saying, “Establishing market confidence, improving access to capital and improving regulatory and tax structures are the most direct route to end the Great Recession and spark the Great Recovery.”
September 7, 2011
GAEBLER.COM: Small Businesses Looking To Hire By the End Of The Year
John Paglia said the Obama administration and Congress should focus on helping small businesses when looking to boost job creation.
September 7, 2011
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Survey: Economic Uncertainty Is Top Business Problem
The survey identified capital and tax incentives as key to new job creation ahead of President Obama’s jobs speech on Thursday.
September 7, 2011
HUFFINGTON POST: Will Small Business Put America Back To Work?
Small businesses surveyed said the policies most likely to lead to job creation in 2012 were increased access to capital, followed by tax incentives and regulatory reform.
September 6, 2011
MARKETWATCH: Most Small Businesses Would Like to Hire in Next Six Months
When it comes to seeking financing, small businesses say banks and investors are appealing options — however, most are unsuccessful.
September 6, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Study Finds 41% of Small Businesses Plan To Hire In Next 6 Months
Uncertainty was evident in the findings as 21.2% of the small businesses said they didn’t know if they would hire over the next six months.
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