Four stages to entrepreneurial success
Research of privately held family businesses has revealed four phases of an entrepreneur’s business life cycle, says Barnes Wendling CPA’s Jeffrey Neuman.
Low price doesn’t mean greatest savings with LTL shipping
When it comes to LTL shipping, companies are looking for the right carrier with the best transit times, rates and services, says AMWARE’s Brad Mullins.
Take the time to understand the language in your lease before you sign it
Subtle, but significant issues you should understand before finalizing your next lease from Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate’s Simon Caplan.
Financing is a central, but not exclusive function of a bank
Westfield’s Matt Sprang talks about the benefits to entrepreneurs of having a relationship with their bank throughout the many iterations and stages of their businesses.
It’s never too early to begin crafting your business succession plan
Succession planning can be a difficult task for business owners whose sole focus has always been the growth of the company, says Steven P. Larson, an attorney with McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman. However, taking steps to secure your company’s future is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your employees following your departure.
Celebrating entrepreneurship in all its shapes and forms
There’s something about the term entrepreneur that conjures an image of a single person with an idea fighting against the odds to make it a reality. It’s late nights working alone in a garage to get out from the second mortgage that’s funding those first crucial steps at a time when few have faith in […]
Ohio is becoming an attractive location for IT companies
While California’s Bay Area is the birthplace of many technological innovations, Ohio is home to considerable innovation as well, just without as much of the fanfare. Ted Griffith, managing director of information technology at JobsOhio, says with lower overall operating costs — as much as 70 percent lower than Silicon Valley — Ohio offers growing […]
How to make the best use of your balance sheet
Some companies are focused on driving sales. But a narrow focus on sales often means overlooking collection of accounts receivable or improperly managing inventory turns, which can lead to cash flow problems that can cause serious difficulties. “There comes a time when the financial sophistication of the company has to be upgraded,” says Dan Culp, […]
Steps to take before an injury occurs in the workplace
CompManagement’s Bruce Preston talks through the resources available to improve your overall workplace safety.
Learn how to get a second bite at the apple
Michael Feuer offers a few simple lessons about always keeping your options open to take advantage of another chance when needed most.