How Santa Claus could create the right insurance policy this holiday season
’Twas the night before Christmas and Santa was in doubt. He read his insurance policy and wondered what was left out?
Lori Bush has changed the way direct selling is done at Rodan + Fields
It was a number of years ago when Lori Bush was approached with some sage advice about what she should do with her career.
Dennis Leary pays dues to achieve culinary success in SF
The path from chef to entrepreneur was not an easy one for Dennis Leary, who now owns six restaurant and drink establishments in San Francisco and has won numerous awards for his culinary skills. “I was a pretty good cook, but I was an atrocious manager because I had no real management experience,” says Leary. […]
Stop worrying about your own personal gain
Over the past 20 years, I have met roughly 5,000 CEOs and senior executives who lead companies in virtually every industry and are reinventing how the world works. Not everyone has the opportunity to meet so many intelligent and passionate leaders in their normal course of business. If you want to understand how incredibly rewarding […]
A look into the mind of the legendary Steve Jobs
In October 1994, I had an opportunity to interview Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, on camera. One of Steve’s best friends, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, had convinced Steve that our documentary, “Silicon Valley: A 100 Year Renaissance,” was worth his time. Upon arriving at the NeXT Computer office for the interview, Steve was all […]
Business Class: The Claus Organization’s enduring business model
Santa Claus is coming to town. Plus, after decades in the global marketplace, the man knows more about maintaining a successful commercial enterprise than an industrial stocking full of Gates, Buffett, Bezos and Apple’s seemingly omniscient “Siri.” Claus’s impact can be found everywhere — and his business practices are substantiated by virtually every inspirational message […]
The relentless pursuit of success drives hfa ever higher
It’s been nearly a decade since Matt McCallum was asked to head up talent development at Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc., an Akron-based advertising agency more commonly known as hfa. “We were taking a person who was a billable-type person, which as you can imagine is very important in our business, and putting that person […]
IIA helps people realize their American dream
The International Institute of Akron (IIA) helps people born outside the U.S. realize their vision of the American dream by integrating them into society and giving them the tools to become productive and engaged members of the community. “We teach English, we teach financial literacy and we familiarize immigrants with American culture,” says Elaine Woloshyn, […]
Business community pleased by Ohio election results
In November, State Issues 1 and 2 passed, while State Issue 3 was soundly defeated. The outcome mirrors the position of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on each issue. We believe the results to be the most optimal result for maintaining Ohio’s positive business climate and for the promotion of economic prosperity. State Issue 1 […]
Six New Year’s resolutions for small business owners
The dawning of a new year is a great opportunity to take stock of your health and your happiness — and also your business. Here’s a look at some top professional habits and practices many small business owners have shared with us at Huntington Bank that can make your revenues go up and your anxiety […]