Stop and smell the Roses at the Columbus Park of Roses
Tucked away in Clintonville, within the larger Whetstone Park, the Columbus Park of Roses is a unique and renowned park within rose circles. Explore to one of the largest public rose gardens in America, in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
How to make your franchise dream a reality with SBA financing
With the rise in franchise opportunities, there’s an increase in financing to support the franchise concept, including through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Ridgestone Bank’s Romona Davis discusses franchise financing and how SBA loans fit in.
4 strategies to improve bottom line, generate leads
It pays for business owners to pay attention to how well they are attracting sales leads and making sure that customers can find you where they searching for solutions — online. To break through to your audience, here are four sure-fire strategies to generate leads and cement brand loyalty for years to come.
The place to get your hair cut in Medina
Click here to access this month’s Uniquely Akron-Canton feature on Hershey’s Barber Shop at our digital site:
Museum invites the public to be part of California's past
When you visit the Oakland Museum of California, Kelly McKinley wants you to experience the stories that are being told through the exhibits on display. “It’s an opportunity for Oaklanders and Californians to come together and experience their shared history and imagine a shared future,” says McKinley, director of OMCA Labs. “For us, the most […]
Jeff Rodman and his team help bring people closer
The idea of gathering in a conference room and connecting with another party halfway around the world is commonplace today. Polycom helped make it happen. Learn how Jeff Rodman helped lead a team that changed the way business gets done.
Bill Bullock, Lydia Sarkissian have reached the top of their profession — together
As Bill Bullock and Lydia Sarkissian look back over more than two decades working together in the real estate industry, it’s not hard for them to identify the keys to their enduring professional relationship. “We don’t keep score,” Bullock says. “So many teams that are trying to get off the ground keep track of how […]
It’s Summer on the Cuyahoga — Internship program sells students on Northeast Ohio with the hope they will make it their home
Northeast Ohio summer internship may open the door for promising young talent. SOTC has secured 750 students for internships since it was founded in 2003, 75 percent of whom are not from the region. More than 110 returned to the region for a full-time job after their internship.
Buying a small business? SBA financing can help
As you investigate the purchase of a small business, here are several things to consider before meeting with your lender.
Charley Shin develops the people at Charleys Philly Steaks, Bibibop
Charley Shin and his leadership team have stayed true to their beliefs for nearly 560 Charleys and nine Bibibop restaurants, over the test of time.