Professionalism: A smart business imperative
WELD’s Becky S. Cornett and Barb Smoot explore the concept of professionalism in business, with input from two Central Ohioan businesswomen, Janet Smith Meeks and Lori Kaiser.
The benefits of an independent Chief Information Security Officer
Kreischer Miller’s Sassan Hejazi explores how middle-market companies can implement cyber security protocols in an effective fashion with an independent Chief Information Security Officer.
How to navigate the benefits and risks of opportunity zones
Opportunity zones have captured the attention of many. Jim Komos, tax partner-in-charge at Ciuni & Panichi, Inc., discusses this innovative program and how it could benefit property owners, developers and investors.
ChromoCare’s Hugh Cathey learns from success — and failure
Today’s investors understand that seasoned dealmakers have highs and lows, says ChromoCare’s Hugh Cathey. Entrepreneurs learn from success and failure.
Step2 Discovery employees are empowered to dream and innovate
Tony Ciepiel has put very few boundaries on what Step2 Discovery can become in the years ahead.
2019 Pillar Awards for Community Service
This year’s Pillar honorees have set the standard for philanthropy. Meet the exceptional group of winners for the 10th anniversary of these awards in Columbus.
How to ensure you’re getting the most out of your accountant
Not all accountants are created equal. Kirk Trowbridge of Clarus Partners discusses the signs a relationship with an accountant isn’t working out, how to sever that relationship and what traits to look for in the next accountant.
How to control your printing to save paper, your budget and more
Managing your printing can reduce waste, impact the environment, cut costs and make the workplace more productive. Here’s how companies can move from thinking about managing print to actually doing it, says Curtis Verhoff of Blue Technologies.
Tough to say whether past performance can predict next M&A downturn
At ASPIRE 2018, experts compared the M&A market, which is close to peak, to what’s come before. Greif’s Matthew Leahy points out that while the similarities are many, there are some major differences as well.
To keep up with the growth, Reliant Capital Solutions puts culture front and center
Reliant Capital Solutions LLC has doubled over the past year. To keep up with the growth, Smart 50 honoree Margie Brickner puts culture front and center.