Does your organization exist of, by and for the community it calls home?
For too long, we at Cuyahoga Community College, like many colleges, saw ourselves as a destination, an insulated place the community had to seek out.
The time to come together is now
Beginning in January, Smart Business has merged its Cleveland and Akron-Canton publications into a single edition that will serve all of Northeast Ohio.
Why a real estate broker is such a valuable asset
Real estate professionals provide clients with indispensable knowledge, tools and techniques that allow them to make a more informed decision when looking to buy, sell or lease a property, says Simon Caplan, SIOR, a partner at Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate.
The ins and outs of your fiduciary exposure and what you can do about it
Chris Zito, president of Zito Insurance Agency, Inc., covers the misconceptions employers have about fiduciary liability and how you can protect yourself — and your personal assets.
2020 Pillar Award for Community Service
Central Ohio is home to extraordinary organizations that uplift the region, building a stronger, healthier and more vibrant community. Here are their stories.
Step into customers’ shoes, find your Achilles’ heel
Every business has a weakness. Safelite’s Renee Cacchillo says instead of ignoring that Achilles’ heel, tackle it head on to get the results you’re after.
What it takes to win online — and why it matters
If you’re focusing on the digital marketing aspect of your business, GREENCREST’s Kelly Borth shares which key areas to home in on.
Incorporate the value of community into your culture
With reflection on core values, focus and capabilities, you’ll likely find that your organization can make a difference in the community. Debbie Penzone talks about her experiences with Charles Penzone Inc.
How to prepare your business for an uncertain tax future
Brady Ware’s Matthew M. McKinnon explains what’s tripping up companies in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and how they should prepare for federal changes, should there be any.
How to secure your organization and intellectual property
As companies use technology to do more with less, they become more vulnerable. Ben Simms at Blue Technologies talks about the growing concern of security.