Timeline of Cleveland Business history
1797 Lorenzo Carter, Cleveland’s first permanent settler, builds and operates a tavern and inn on the East Bank of the Cuyahoga River and operates a ferry boat to the West Bank. 1800 David and Gilman Bryant operate a secondhand distillery with goods brought from Virginia on the banks of the Cuyahoga River at the foot […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors make a big difference in lives
The organization, which is observing its 60th anniversary in Cleveland this year, serves about 450 families in Cuyahoga County. Volunteers from the corporate and private sectors, churches and individuals give four hours a month minimum to a child that has been identified as a Little. Mentors are called Bigs, and people are always sought who want to have an impact on a child’s life.
These 10 tips for negotiation can sharpen your skills
Know what you want. You can’t get what you want from others if you don’t know what you want for yourself. Establish a specific goal for negotiation. Consider what it will take to satisfy your interests, needs and objectives.
Why generating leads to develop business is your company’s lifeblood — and how to do it
Lead generation and business development simply are the lifeblood of business success. Knowing some strategies will increase your odds of winning.
Rich as Rockefeller: Founder of Standard Oil became one of most wealthy men ever
John D. Rockefeller and several partners founded Standard Oil Co. in Cleveland in 1870 and Rockefeller went on to become one of the wealthiest men in the U.S. and arguably of all time.
Olympic lessons anyone can use to help operate a business
Believe in Yourself: So many people criticized and doubted my parents when they moved around the country to enable me to pursue my Olympic dream. I encountered similar doubters when I decided to start my own business.
Executive searches require a strong plan and partner to succeed
An executive search generally takes 120 days from start to finish. There are, however, circumstances that could add another 60 to 90 days to the process. “Whether an executive search is anticipated, to fill an expected opening for instance, or is needed to replace an unexpected opening has a big impact on the process,” says […]
The VC market is taking a pause, but the future still looks bright
VC investments reached a 15-year high last year as the sector capitalized on the relative weakness of other markets. But what goes up must come down again at some point and VC investing has slowed down in 2016. At the same time, there is still a great deal of capital available to be invested when the right opportunity presents itself.
How to read current private equity trends, as a business owner
BDO USA, LLP’s Scott McRill talks about trends he’s seeing with private equity and his advice for business owners as a result.
A look inside the world of M&A from leaders who have seen it all
Every entrepreneur has a different approach and a unique way of viewing the world. But at the end of the day, they all understand the power of relationships when it comes to making things happen.