| For your business to remain healthy, are you ready to put everything on the table? Businesses facing challenges need a variety of tools to solve their issues. Maybe a change in leadership will be the best course of action. Harley Davidson is looking for a new CEO as the company seeks new ways to remain viable. Amtrak has named a new CEO, who faces a rise in ridership as well as ongoing losses. Hudson’s Bay took Saks private; now the chairman will also be the CEO. Perhaps your business needs a good organizational plan that allows you to respond rather than react to changing markets. The bankruptcy of Papyrus has given Paper Source a chance to take over some key store locations. Recently, Lego decided to open many more of its own toy stores to replace other retail closures. Sometimes structural changes matter most. Campbell’s Soup is doing better after selling some of its product lines and restructuring debt. Asterion’s consultants are experienced in assessing what your business needs to succeed and helping to bring about renewed success. If your business requires assistance to meet market challenges, consider contacting us. FYI Who is the richest person in your state (or Commonwealth)? Trends We’re Watching 2020 has been lucky—for interns. So far this year, an ancient Roman dagger was uncovered by an archaeology intern, and a NASA intern discovered a planet. On the Lighter Side Physicists figured out the best way to make fried rice in a wok, and the renamed slipper snail may soon rival escargot from France. What’s Puzzling Us Glowing amphibians! Fluorescent frogs! Who knew? What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All Meals ordered and delivered using apps may add 91% to the cost. Thread Recommendations: Visit Philadelphia’s Sisterly Love art installations, or lose yourself in space for awhile. Astronomers have captured images of the biggest bang since the Big Bang, NASA is now accepting applications for the next class of astronauts, Portugal is returning to its roots as a nation of explorers with a proposed spaceport in the Azores, and the Milky Way’s edges are warping. On the bright side, early risers will find a view of Mars, Saturn and Jupiter in the March morning sky. Spotlight on Operational and Turnaround Consulting Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing consulting services to businesses and their constituents to effectuate an operational turnaround. |
March 10, 2020