Be bold and find ways to grow professionally right now
The pace of business is not showing any signs of slowing down and the demands at work continue to trickle into our calendars as appointments, tasks and projects. It’s moments like these when I appreciate the times I can celebrate accomplishments in my work or the work of people around me. This issue of Smart […]
Building your business network is all about delivering value
Building value-added connections is a big part of my role at Riverside Co. This is challenging in a dynamic environment where everyone’s time is at a premium and they’re inundated with a wide range of communication. One great way to filter through the clutter and reach your key targets is to give them valuable information. […]
Tri-C steps up to help Puerto Rican hurricane victims
Cleveland is a welcoming city. No one knows that better than the newly arriving families from the island of Puerto Rico. In late September, the territory suffered the wrath of Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 hurricane that devastated the island’s infrastructure and displaced thousands of people. In the aftermath, hundreds of these families traveled to […]
ASPIRE 2018 is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss
Entrepreneurs need a robust set of dealmaking skills in to compete in today’s economy. The market is flush with capital and private equity is paying big multiples, with an estimated $1.7 trillion already committed to PE firms, reports Bloomberg. The bottom line is there are deals out there to be made. It’s up to business […]
Melina Gilbert has made helping others a priority in Lake County
Much of the work done at Lake County Community Network involves helping individuals and families who are struggling to come up the money they need to make utility bill or rent payments. In the next few years, Executive Director Melina Gilbert hopes the nonprofit will be able to do more to help these people regain […]
How quality lighting design can transform your space
When it comes to lighting, there’s the good, bad and the ugly. It can be difficult to feel the difference unless there’s a side-by-side comparison, says Sean Keenan, associate principal and chief electrical engineer at Bialosky Cleveland.
Have the right team in place before you buy to improve the chance for success
Having a qualified deal team is crucial to the success of a commercial property transaction. The combination of a commercial real estate lawyer, commercial realtor, accountant and mortgage broker helps the buyer with negotiate the best terms for the deal, says McCarthy Lebit’s Danielle G. Garson.
Add dollars to a deal with the right captive insurance structure
From a high level, captive insurance programs offer companies flexibility to manage their unique risks. Captives can also bring value to companies, and wealth to owners and stakeholders, but too often these opportunities aren’t recognized, says Imprise Financial’s Andrew Seger.
Postmortem event meetings are a last chance to fix future mistakes
If insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, then any event planner that doesn’t do a postmortem after an event is crazy.Postmortems are an essential way to correct mistakes and make process improvements, says Ryan A. Konikoff, COO at Rock The House.
Important considerations when applying for an SBA loan
If you’re a small business owner, you may have questions about the best type of loan for your needs. Whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for years, you may be able to benefit from an SBA loan, says Northwest Bank’s Kirk Jacobson.