Community college training connects candidates with manufacturers

Manufacturing today emphasizes automation. It’s how companies are keeping pace with competitors that have lower labor costs. But it’s raised the bar for candidates looking to get into the industry, and made finding qualified candidates a challenge for employers.

How your banker can help you expand your business

When you’re planning an expansion, you should streamline your daily operations to free up resources that will be valuable during your expansion. Meet with your banker early in the process to review your operations and financial situation.

ASPIRE 2018

Northeast Ohio’s top dealmakers gathered in May to discuss the art of the deal, network and get insight into the M&A process from keynote speakers and expert panelists. Photos by The Dark Room Co. [srizonfbalbum id=4]

Three ways to handle bad employee reviews

You thought your company culture was great, but when you check Glassdoor and Indeed, you find employees giving your company a poor name. So now what? How can you fix this? Well, have no fear, the solution is here.

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence celebrates 25 years

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence has assisted businesses in Western Pennsylvania for 25 years, and the IEE educates and serves entrepreneurs through personalize support at every step of the business cycle. Learn more about the IEE and its impact in our digital edition of Smart Business Pittsburgh.

2018 MCO open enrollment ongoing through May

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s MCO open enrollment period is the biennial time in which employers can choose to change their managed care organization, and in 2018, it takes place from April 30 to May 25.