Editor’s Note – Nov/Dec 2013

Forefront Editorial Team Issue 08 - Nov/Dec 2013 Leave a Comment

Not to imply that we put too much thought into these things, but what you see before you is our eighth issue. As in number eight. And if you don’t already know, eight is a very lucky number. According to astronomers in the Middle Ages, the night sky was filled with eight unmoving stars that symbolized perfection and impending planetary …

How to Grow a Company 2,000 Percent in Just Two Years

Jaclyn Crawford Issue 08 - Nov/Dec 2013, Operations Leave a Comment

CEO Kevin Klock reveals how he turned TalkingRain Beverage Co. from a $10 million company to a $200 million company in just 24 months. By Jaclyn Crawford Through a series of events, Klock, CEO of TalkingRain Beverage Co., has made his way up the career ladder from a division manager of industrial engineering to leading a company to exponential growth, …

Say Goodbye to Frozen Pizza Forever

Jaclyn Crawford Issue 08 - Nov/Dec 2013, Q&A Leave a Comment

Working parent Melissa Lanz shares stress-free tips for feeding your family—whether you work eight hours a week or 80. Introduction By Jaclyn Crawford If you are anything like me, when you get home, dinner is your last priority. Sure you could cook that wonderful dinner you had planned, but it seems so much simpler to throw in one of the …

To see if your work has purpose, ask one simple question

Stephanie Harris Finance, Issue 08 - Nov/Dec 2013 Leave a Comment

Baltimore City Public Schools CFO Victor De La Paz on why he left corporate America to pursue a career in public service. By Stephanie Harris A few years back, Victor De La Paz, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS), asked himself a question: “Do I think I can do the work I’m doing for the next …