Why a strategic approach is needed to lure superstar executives
When companies seek to strengthen their executive teams by luring premier talent from outside the organization, they need to offer potential recruits a compelling reason to make a change, says Tyler A. Ridgeway, Director, Human Capital Resources at Kreischer Miller.
A look at the advantages of outsourcing your HR services
When companies choose to outsource their HR services, they create opportunities to focus more intently on issues that matter to employees, says Cheryl Cooper Perez, President and Director of Sales at Benefit Innovations Group.
Retro trend leads to revival for NORKA Beverage
Michael Considine revives NORKA Beverage and spreads the soda and the story of its Akron roots across the U.S.
NORKA Beverage: The founder’s story
Michael Considine makes the switch from employee to entrepreneur, and talks about who helped him as he launched NORKA Beverage.
Why you can’t afford to wait to address concerns with your bank
Time is valuable, so you want to maximize the value of each task on your calendar. This includes external relationships that your company has with partners like your accountant, your legal counsel or your bank.
If you feel like you’re doing too much of the heavy lifting to keep your financials in order and not getting enough support from your bank, it’s time to assess the relationship and perhaps even consider making a change, says Northwest Bank’s Patrick Paoletta.
Leaders must be willing to change in order to remain competitive
Entrepreneurial spirit can inspire a company to pursue tremendous creativity and innovation, so long as that company has a leader who is firmly behind those lofty endeavors, says Jeff Honaker, Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Westfield Bank.
People and companies making a difference in Northeast Ohio
Moussa Ndiaye has been appointed hotel manager at The InterContinental Hotel Group, a leading luxury hotel brand in Northeast Ohio. Ndiaye will report to Peter Clarke, regional director of operations and general manager. He will oversee daily operations at the InterContinental Cleveland, InterContinental Suites Cleveland and the Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic. Ndiaye brings more than […]
Goodyear Hall and Theater, an embodiment of the welfare capitalism movement
Explore the foundational philosophy for the creation of Goodyear Hall and Theater.
Take ownership of your company’s health care program
Entrepreneurs are skilled at finding solutions to business problems, provided they understand all the rules of the game. Kevin Weidinger, president at Laudan Properties LLC, explores the advantages of self-funded insurance.
Fictional novel revisits the deaths of rock music icons
Chris Formant has used his curiosity and skill as a storyteller to reimagine the deaths of some of the most iconic rock stars in American history. Click here to learn more about his book, “Bright Midnight,” in this month’s Digital Edition of Smart Business Cleveland.