Moment of truth: trust people to do the job
As an entrepreneur, one of the hardest things to do is to step back and let others run your business — even if you have handpicked, trained and set expectations for a capable management team. In the summer of 2016, my granddaughter’s long-running medical problems took a turn for the worse. We sought out specialists […]
Lake Health project will provide customized wellness options for employers
Companies struggling to develop effective wellness plans for employees will soon have a partner in the effort. Lake Health’s Mentor Wellness Campus is scheduled to open in 2018 at the corner of Market Street and Munson Road in Mentor. The new facility will merge traditional medical and fitness opportunities with on-site, clinically supervised wellness programs […]
Consistency and core values: Find success by serving people
To serve people effectively, you must know them well. If you want something, you have to give something to help others achieve success. These basic concepts apply to business and life because we don’t operate in silos. Consistency in character across the board is critical. Showing respect to individuals is central to any executive’s ability […]
Letting go of the past is the first step to a bright future
Businesses reinvent themselves all the time. The reasons for such upheavals vary, but it might be because the original market became irrelevant, competition became too fierce or technology turned a once profitable product into a commodity. No matter the cause, business leaders facing tough times either adapt their business to the new conditions or they go out of business.
Diverse obstacles
In this issue, we put the spotlight on women to highlight not only their invaluable contributions, but also their hard work and tenacity, often in the face of adversity. I spoke with Bet Godard, a member of the Akron Woman’s City Club since 1973, for our Uniquely Akron feature. She told the story of how […]
Captains Charities works hard to make a difference in Northeast Ohio
The Lake County Captains, the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, is doing more for the region than helping to develop future major-league players. Through its nonprofit partner, Captains Charities Inc., the Captains are giving back to the communities that surround Classic Park in multiple ways, says Jen Yorko, the team’s assistant general manager. […]
A little financial knowledge can go a long way for your employees
Financial experts get paid to crunch the numbers and then make recommendations that enable their businesses to remain profitable. But without a sense of what’s behind these numbers, this process can become flawed, says Cindy Mahl, Executive Vice President and CFO at Westfield Bank.
Preparation is key to securing a bank loan for your business
Getting a loan for your business can seem like a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. In reality, it doesn’t have to be difficult. There are a number of ways you can show a lender you’re a capable borrower — it just takes a little knowledge and preparation.
Nature center educates the public about wildlife rehab
The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Bay Village is a great place to just step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and escape into nature. As winter fades away, the flowers will soon be in full bloom and green will begin to show itself more and more in the trees […]
Ten tips to help manage your time and set priorities
Every spring I plant several tomato plants. By mid-summer, they are sprawling 8-foot giants. Even though I know pruning produces the best crop, I hate to do it. Theoretically, each tiny white blossom on each branch is a potential tomato. The bigger the plant, the better, right? Unfortunately, no. They just don’t have the necessary […]