Why being delayed is often just what you need
We all lead such busy lives, trying to get to the next appointment or the next meeting. Sometimes, however, what we really need to do is stop, take a breath and live in the moment. I am stuck at the airport. Flight delayed. Most likely will miss my connection. I quietly curse our city’s loss […]
Program is a ray of hope in these turbulent times
Ron Soeder has helped many young people struggling to find their way to get on a better path through his work at Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland. His most recent effort is Pathway to Resilience, a pilot program to provide at-risk teens and young adults with the tools they need to pursue meaningful employment […]
Pathway to Resilience seeks to turn troubled lives into purpose-driven futures
Ambus Shephard has made mistakes. In 2013, 19-year-old Shephard plead guilty to receiving a stolen vehicle, carrying a concealed gun and falsification, then failed to appear in court for sentencing. Standing on the 57th floor of Key Tower and looking out over the city of Cleveland, the 23-year-old reflected on the opportunity he has to […]
Buyers should use the due diligence period to confirm their expectations
Smart buyers and their brokers do their homework to understand as much as they can about their options before setting foot on a property. Walkthroughs offer a chance to inspect for any issues that could affect their occupancy and operating requirements, says Simon Caplan, SIOR, a principal at Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate.
Best practices for a more impactful nonprofit board
While there are no official “best practices” that can be applied universally to every nonprofit, organizations should consider a few basic steps to ensure they stay aligned with their mission and put themselves in a strong position for the future, says Barnes Wendling CPAs’ Steven Dieringer.
A tighter hiring market means companies must up their game
There is and will be talent available in the market, says Donna Snyder, director of talent acquisition at Nesco Resource. However, Snyder says companies that are not differentiating themselves, either in how they market themselves or the position, may struggle to attract the right talent for the job.
Our new digital newsletter will take you inside how deals get done
This fall marks the launch of Smart Business Dealmakers, a new digital newsletter that takes readers inside the world of business mergers and acquisitions. Each week, we’ll talk to leaders who recently completed a deal and learn the details of how it happened and what it means for their business. We’ll also check in with […]
Automated reality
The future of work in the time of the machines Twenty years ago, the idea that I might have an earnest conversation with my sons about choosing a career that’s unlikely to be automated by artificially intelligent robots would have been ridiculous. Today, it’s a surprisingly real consideration. And it’s apparently on the mind of […]
Cleveland attorney took the lead on updating Ohio’s archaic curative law
It was back in 2010 when Michael J. Sikora III set out to make much-needed changes to Ohio’s title cure statutes. Cure statutes are intended to address a problem with the way a real estate document is signed or notarized, or an instance where certain language in the document is in error. As the president […]
Robots, internet of things and the coming cyber liability revolution
Cyber liability remains one of the most prevalent and hottest topics in insurance — and will continue to be so — especially with high profile cyberattacks against companies like Home Depot, Deloitte and, most recently, Equifax. The risk of a data breach can take many forms, including stolen credentials, malware/extortion, social engineering and even disgruntled employees.