How to make your contribution to a nonprofit organization
Congratulations! You are a known leader in Greater Cleveland. Your experience is well-respected in your industry, and you have been nominated to a nonprofit’s board of directors. Now what? Philanthropy is powered by the engagement and expertise offered by a network of committed volunteers. A nonprofit board seat is a prestigious position coupled with real […]
A look at what you need to think about if you're considering an ESOP
Experts with who have worked with companies to form ESOPs can play an important role in helping you manage the process.
Uniquely Northeast Ohio: Lebron James — The File
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Center for Sustainable Landscapes is one of the world's greenest buildings
Explore one the world’s greenest buildings, Center for Sustainable Landscapes, at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Nature mimics art at the Topiary Park
Step into a famous painting at Columbus’ hidden jewel — The Topiary Park in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
What’s the first step in the process of hiring a new salesperson?
Just imagine you have fired your sixth salesperson in 12 months and you are about to explode in frustration thinking about starting the hiring process for the seventh time in less than a year. Given the definition of insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, you might […]
How to painlessly deliver bad news to your sales team
I don’t suppose your company has ever had to deliver bad news to the sales team. You know, missed sales goals, layoffs, no bonuses, the company has been sold, the sales team is being disbanded, etc. Is there a good way to deliver this news or do you just use your one-delivery style, regardless of […]
Fearless drive and perseverance guide Mason Awtry at Rightsize
How the king maker became a rainmaker
So what do you do with a top sales producer that is a terror to your organization?
Have you ever had a sales professional working for you that is your top producer and a menace to your employees? I mean, your people cannot stand this person and will move heaven and earth to avoid working with him or her. This salesperson is like the driver of one of those old road rally […]
Children's Fairyland bounces back to bring smiles to a new generation
A fairy tale ending