Involve your team in planning for a prosperous 2018

Whatever your goals in 2018 — to increase revenue, penetrate new markets or improve profitability — you’re much more likely to achieve them if you have a solid plan that involves everyone in your company.

Navigating a tighter labor market

Growth, however, means growing pains, as business owners say talent is their biggest long-term challenge. And the need for talent is likely to be more intense in Columbus.

As tax presence expands, nexus studies become more important

Not all companies are aware of the states and cities in which they have nexus, especially as those entities look to impose digital or “cookie” nexus to capture as much tax revenue from those doing business in their jurisdictions. Clarus Partners’ Jeff Stonerock talks tax nexus and nexus studies.

Get the word out about EAPs, which traditionally are underused

Employee Assistance Programs have a history of success, but remain an underused resource. This can be frustrating for employers. Here are ways to make employees more aware of EAPs, says James Kinville, senior director of LifeSolutions, an EAP that is part of the UPMC Insurance Services Division.

How to use document management to streamline onboarding for HR

When companies hire new employees, it usually involves a lot of paperwork and checklists. By digitizing this process, HR can put more of the onus on the employee and electronically track all pieces, says Nano Zegarra, chief technology officer at Blue Technologies.

How business owners benefit from using a private bank

Private bank clients tend to have unusual or sophisticated financial needs, which means they can benefit from a consultative approach. Huntington Bank’s Ted Gouza discusses who should use private banks and what they can offer.

Bring the walls down; bridge the divides

Diversity isn’t just about race or religion. It encompasses education, socioeconomics and life experiences, and to experience it you have to get out of your comfort zone.