What makes a startup successful? It’s people, pure and simple
Ringing in the new year with a startup idea? Let’s make a resolution to improve the odds of success. Put humans first, hone your listening skills and leverage what you learn.
The crucial role of a mentorship mindset
Having benefited from incredible mentors throughout my career, I now mentor young developers and real estate entrepreneurs every week.
The power of leadership and engagement
Investing in leadership, management and engagement leads to more than just warm and fuzzy feelings. Productivity spikes, teams gel and goals are achieved.
Empowering your people is about more than just opening doors
It’s good to have an open-door policy. But when is simply having an open door not enough?
The importance of choosing the right business partner
When challenges arise — and they will — having the right partner in the bunker with you makes all the difference.
A lesson in the realities of ownership
Being a small business owner isn’t for the faint of heart.
One size does not fit all in M&A valuations
M&A managers should recognize how acquisitions are valued and then develop their companies to maximize price along these lines. Then, when it is time to sell, their companies will better “fit” what acquirers are willing to pay.
Embracing AI and innovation can democratize success for Ohio businesses
Ohio has the potential to lead not just in adopting AI but in showing the world how it can be used to create meaningful, lasting economic growth.
Options to accommodate printing in an increasingly remote environment
Curtis Verhoff talks about how cloud-based solutions are helping organizations meet the remote-work moment.
Securing financing for your small business
First Federal Lakewood’s Scott Gnau talks about the key tips to helping business owners secure the funding they need to grow and thrive.