Look for new ways to broaden your thinking — and increase your chances of success

In 1954, as a 52-year-old milkshake-machine vendor was visiting one of his restaurant customers in San Bernardino, California, he witnessed a unique food assembly line system that two brothers had developed. Immediately recognizing the potential of their idea, he offered to pay them a percentage of their gross receipts. The brothers agreed, and now the […]

Demand is growing in the captioning and court reporting profession

According to a recent National Court Reporters Association survey that looked at the trends affecting job opportunities in the profession, it’s expected there will be 5,500 job openings available in the field across the country in the next five years, says Cuyahoga Community College’s Kelly Moranz, CRI.

Work with your bank to assess your company heading into 2018

As we slip into the fourth quarter to wind down 2017, it’s time to start planning for the year ahead. When it comes to running a successful business, there are many factors to consider, such as staffing needs, making improvements to operational procedures and addressing your company’s finances. That’s where your bank comes in, says Northwest Bank’s Adrian Pasquale.

If you want a friend, you need to be a friend

In second grade, I transferred to a new school, St. Gregory’s. I found out right away that I was behind in my studies. I could not ask my parents for help with my homework — my mom completed only seventh grade and my dad fifth. But I did not let that become an obstacle to […]