Flywheel Sports seeks to change our perception of getting fit
As Flywheel Sports prepares to open its third indoor cycling and barre studio in the Bay Area this fall, Tamara Odinec is finding it hard to contain her excitement about the New York-based company’s growth potential. “The sky is the limit for us,” says Odinec, the company’s chief marketing officer. “Our revenue is up 50 […]
How Jim Ruhlin has The Ruhlin Co. poised for another 100 years of construction excellence
Jim Ruhlin Sr. didn’t grow up with a plan to one day become the president and CEO at The Ruhlin Co., a business started by his grandfather, John G. Ruhlin, back in 1915.
How a no-nonsense approach gets the job done
When I first started my company, I couldn’t focus on my fears—I had to stay focused on results in order to get the business off the ground. I was passionate, persistent, and results-oriented and eventually it paid off. We’ve come a long way since our creation in 2010, but that same mindset continues to inform […]
How to choose the right CFO for your company
The ability to nurture and build relationships is critical for today’s CFOs, says Larry Ormsby, a partner at ON Partners. In businesses that are characterized by rapid growth, Ormsby says, the seemingly perpetual onboarding of new employees and either Wall Street or Private Equity financing means relationships need to be established quickly so trust and cohesiveness can be formed.
A quality of earnings report can be a valuable tool when selling your business
Quality of earnings reports are independent reports that are generally associated with the sale or acquisition of a business. While quality of earnings due diligence occurs more frequently on the buy side of transactions, they can be very effective for owners looking to sell their business. Business owners may be taking a big risk by not completing a quality of earnings report in advance of any effort to sell their company, says Richard Snyder, CPA, Director of Audit & Accounting at Kreischer Miller.
Cups Café serves coffee, hope and a lot of love
Tim Van Arsdale has created a place in Medina where young people facing a dark time in their lives can pause to catch their breath over a cup of coffee or a bowl of soup. Cups Café is a nonprofit community café at 126 N. Court Street that doesn’t need a cash register because everything […]
How to add energy to your dull team meetings
How many times have you led a meeting and not felt good about the energy in the room? Did you feel your people were not as engaged as you had hoped? Did you wonder, “How can I change this?”Employees do not enjoy sitting for extended periods of time and listening to you or anyone else […]
The ins and outs of what to expect from equipment appraisals
At a certain point in time, almost every business owner will be faced with the question: What is your machinery/equipment really worth? Book value is rarely an accurate representation of what the equipment is really worth. More importantly, inquirers want to know the real value, which is accurate and can be substantiated. Knowing what to expect during an equipment appraisal process can help business owners be more prepared.
TubeMogul was doing OK, but Brett Wilson knew it could do even better
Brett Wilson could see the concern from his employees when he and his team at TubeMogul Inc. decided to take the company in a completely different direction in 2011.
Why it should be a vital component of your corporate culture
Business owners and entrepreneurs—does your company care? Do your customer service personnel treat your clients with respect, understanding and empathy? Do your employees volunteer their time and talent to better the community or assist an organization? Then you’re doing it right. Encouraging your staff to be good citizens by volunteering in the community is not […]