Healthy New Albany: Community is a hub for health
New Albany is seeking to become the healthiest community in America. Get to know the man who inspired this goal, Philip Heit, and help create the New Albany Walking Classic, the nonprofit Healthy New Albany and the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
Accomplish more in less time by climbing the seven step productivity pyramid
The establishment of an ongoing, organization-wide productivity improvement program requires the right company culture, a continuous improvement mindset, innovative thinkers and the active support of senior management—but this is not enough. To be successful, it must also have a defined set of processes, the ability to measure and communicate your results and a clear understanding of how each productivity enhancement provides value to the organization. These processes are established on each of the seven steps on the Productivity Pyramid, which—if followed—creates a company environment where more is done in less time.
What to know about obtaining venture capital when launching a business
Raising capital is always on an entrepreneurs’ mind.
While there is no scientific method to raising capital, there are definitely ways to make the process less grueling and more likely to occur.
How words are self-fulfilling prophecies
When it comes to failure we would be very surprised to realize how we set ourselves up for failure long before it happens. You say to yourself, “Who wants to fail, or why would I do this?” We don’t consciously do this: we have programming going on behind the scene in our mind. Some would say we have been “imprinted.”
Five things that subject businesses to increased litigation and costs
An important part of operating a successful business involves minimizing foreseeable legal risks.
Here are five recurring legal issues that subject businesses to increased litigation and costs.
When you tell, they rebel!
Telling and talking will turn people off immediately. When you tell, they will rebel!
Bob Parsons finds the right elements to grow Dismas Distribution Services
Dismas Distribution Services is one of the fastest growing businesses in Central Ohio, where it has achieved more than 500 percent revenue growth in less than four years. Dismas also has moved into bigger space twice, including to a 60,000 square-foot facility a few months ago.
The Whitestone Group seizes opportunities with a can-do attitude
With a simple idea 16 years ago, John D. Clark Sr. has turned The Whitestone Group Inc. into a multi-million dollar business with 1,400 employees, thanks to hard work, word of mouth and a strong reputation.
How to retain millennials = passion + purpose in the workplace
How can companies attract and retain the best millennial talent in order to grow their businesses?
Small investments that spur business growth
Roger Zona, president and founder of TPI Efficiency Consulting, talks about small changes that can make a big difference for businesses.