Revenue doesn’t always equal success in the eyes of investors
Investors look for specific metrics to determine a valuation, but most entrepreneurs rely too heavily on revenue projections. Michael Stevenson, managing partner at Clarus Partners, discusses the importance of an accurate business valuation, especially in early-stage companies.
Top executives strengthen the region, contribute to its economic success
This year’s Smart 50 class leads a wide range of organizations, but the executives all share a common trait: passion. Meet the 2017 Smart 50 honorees.
Personal leadership during life-changing events
Co-workers made a momentous impact when Mary Lee Gannon’s father die. The result inspired her to share tips on personalizing your leadership during life-changing events.
Evaluate your technology to add more efficiency in 2018
All companies look for ways to make their teams and processes more efficient, while increasing revenue and profitability. What’s your plan to do so in 2018? Here’s how to use technology to reach your goals in the coming year, from Bill Nelson of Blue Technologies.
Finding inspiration from among the Smart 50
Once again, it’s time to honor the Smart 50. These are people who love what they do. It shows in their excitement and vision.
John Ammendola disrupts the status quo to transform Grange Insurance
When John Ammendola became president and CEO of Grange Insurance in the beginning of 2015, he knew it was time for disruption. He had to set the tone and show the way forward.
How to maintain a culture of mutual respect
Company leaders must try to balance what may be competing forces: our innate biases and doing the right thing for the organization. Sequent’s William F. Hutter discusses how to understand and manage cultural dynamics in the workplace.
Compassion and impact shape Catholic Social Services’ work
Catholic Social Services, a faith-based social service agency that is part of the Diocese of Columbus, is continuing its 70-year legacy by going wider for seniors and deeper for families.
Investing in community
Success cannot be judged solely on the bottom line. How well you care for your people and your community better reflects the true measure of your organization’s worth
The last of the homegrown firms
It saddens me to look around and count on one hand how many other homegrown firms are left in my industry in Columbus.