The art of the deal: Smart investors always have a plan for what’s next with their property
The best time to start thinking about your long-term plans for a piece of property is as soon as you buy it, if not before you even make the purchase, says Alec Pacella, managing partner and senior vice president at NAI Daus Property Management. “Most investors don’t do this because it seems counterintuitive,” Pacella says. […]
Today, spelling bee diversity; tomorrow, doctors, lawyers and CEOs will rise from widespread ranks
The national spelling bee champs are really bright youngsters, but they may not be who you think. Gone are days when European-heritage children named Johnny or Richard or Sally were the names you’d hear. Today’s winners have names such as Vanya and Gokul (2015), Ansun and Sriram (2014). Probably most of these children were born […]
The importance of a business valuation for owners nearing retirement
The importance of a business valuation for owners nearing retirement
Experience is key when developing your strategy to create an ESOP
A look at some of the important details you need to consider as you explore whether an ESOP is right for your business.
Mitchel Joel: There’s no secret sauce to content marketing, but there are some trends
Editor’s note: Content Marketing World 2015, one of the premier events in content marketing, will take place Sept. 8-11 at the Cleveland Convention Center. Smart Business will profile three of the event’s leading speakers. This is part two. Mitch Joel, president of digital marketing agency Twist Image, noticed an emerging social media trend coming out […]
Don’t lose sight of what’s beyond your business card
The eternal search for balance in a very busy world
LeBron Inc. at a glance
LeBron Inc. at a glance; his investments and companies
Knowledge is an important tool when employees make health care decisions
A look at how employers can help employees and health care providers build stronger relationships.
Pay attention to your physical, mental health
There are few topics more deserving to be written about regarding entrepreneurship than your physical and mental health. Business founders have to deal with the incredibly draining mental and physical toll of running a small business. One characteristic typical of a small business is that it tasks the founder too much for its success. Said […]
Stating your purpose: What are you living for and why?
Richard Branson and Oprah Winfrey both have purpose statements for their lives. The statements have nothing to do with business success or profits, and rightly so. They focus on things such as teaching others and having fun. The statements help them stay focused in their lives the same way a mission statement keeps a business […]