Teachers nearing retirement put in a tough spot by new service timetable
Ohio teachers face a new retirement timetable that will go into effect this summer and affect how many years they are required to work, as well as how much they can collect when they retire. It’s creating a lot of stress for all teachers, particularly those close to retirement, says Randy Lupi, a financial professional […]
In sports, academics, business and life, victory counts
In sports, academics, business and life, victory counts
How leaders can create high-performing teams
“The most important decision you make in your company, ever, is who you make team leader,” says Marcus Buckingham, best-selling author and business consultant, and a keynote speaker at the 2014 EY Strategic Growth Forum® in Palm Springs, California. That begs the question, what do great team leaders do to deliberately create more of the […]
Having a coach is a wise investment in your business
Having a coach is a wise investment in your business
Social media shouldn’t be a marketing burden or afterthought
I’ll admit that I haven’t naturally taken to social media — unlike many of the people of my generation who are hooked to their Twitter feeds and Facebook pages 24/7. I’ve been known to go weeks without updating my status, or days without checking my personal email. Because I don’t use a lot of social […]
Sheila G. Mains finds a recipe for social media marketing with Brownie Brittle
Sheila G. Mains finds a recipe for social media marketing with Brownie Brittle
Six simple ways for your business to build customer relations — à la the orthodontist
Six simple ways for your business to build customer relations
Uniquely Cleveland — The Old Stone Church
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How to accelerate the growth of women-owned companies
Women entrepreneurs are making their mark in launching successful ventures — and recent statistics show that 46 percent of the privately held firms in the U.S. are now at least half-owned by women. Despite robust growth in the initial stages, these companies have difficulty scaling up to the potential they could achieve. Businesses owned by […]
Why managing data and information is critical to being an efficient company
How to achieve efficiency through better document management.