There’s no risk in hedging, but much risk for companies that don’t
Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman explains how commodities hedging works and what companies that purchase commodities should consider to mitigate their price risk.
The benefits of outsourcing warehousing and logistics
Business owners, and particularly entrepreneurs, often wear many hats when they set up shop. They must oversee production, hire and manage staff, develop sales and marketing strategies, pursue leads and potential customers, and deliver goods in a timely and efficient manner. Soon they become established enough to hire dependable personnel and delegate many of these […]
How to implement mobility management for your workplace
A mobility management policy helps to reduce the risks, because it guides your employees in their use of mobile devices for performing their duties. Stephan J. Cico of All Covered Pittsburgh talks about how to implement these kinds of programs.
Launching entrepreneurs and their ideas
Public libraries are taking on a new image these days as incubators for a wide range of startups. According to a 2013 study by the American Library Association, there are about 16,000 public libraries in the United States with 95 percent of those institutions reporting offerings related to economic and workforce services. Roughly half of […]
How to find the total cost of risk — and do something about it
When it comes to driving down your company’s risk management costs, employers may not always see the whole picture. In fact, depending on your individual business, you could save 20 percent of your insurance spend by focusing on additional risk cost drivers. Arthur J. Gallagher’s Bob Zedreck explains.
What is your organization’s critical conversation quotient?
In a few days, I have the opportunity to speak at the City Club of Cleveland about Kent State’s commitment to the concept of meaningful voice and the way this focus is shaping the critical thinking, civil discourse and civic engagement dispositions of our students. While this topic is of particular interest as Election Day […]
Time to review Health Reimbursement Arrangements for 2017
Late last year, the IRS provided guidance on compliance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for group health plans, particularly Health Reimbursement Arrangements. Frances Horn of JRG Advisors shares what employers need to know about HRAs for the coming year.
A look into the science of business development
People often assume that I have an MBA or an advanced degree in management. When I tell them I have a doctorate in organic chemistry, their first question is “how does a Ph.D. scientist end up working with entrepreneurs to create and grow their businesses?” There are many components of my work in chemistry that […]
A lot of great things are happening at the Akron Community Foundation
The work of the Akron Community Foundation continues to evolve, but the mission remains the same, says John T. Petures Jr., president and CEO at the nonprofit organization. “Over the last five years, thanks to the generosity of people in the community with added staff in development, marketing and grant making areas, we have invested […]
WRHS celebration helps benefit entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Western Reserve Historical Society will celebrate the longstanding entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit embodied in Northeast Ohio with the annual 100 Year Club recognition dinner on Dec. 5. The event celebrates Entrepreneurship Past, Present and Future in Northeast Ohio with proceeds benefiting the WRHS Youth Entrepreneurship Education programs. If you were to step into the Cleveland […]