How to set goals that increase your business’s value before you exit
It’s estimated that 3 million small business owners in the U.S. will sell in the next five years. Yet one-third of those owners don’t have a business or retirement plan to prepare for the transition.
‘No’ is just as important as ‘yes’ with growth
An organization becomes bewildered rather than energized when it’s asked to do too much at once. Yes, it’s your responsibility to grow the business. It’s also your responsibility to protect it.
What you should know about health insurance in 2015
Complexity will define health insurance coverage for businesses in 2015. There are myriad considerations companies must make to provide affordable coverage for employees and avoid penalties.
Giving feels good
Creating a culture of giving within your organization generates a current of positivity among your employees, the community and your customers.
Smart 50 Specialty Awards recognize innovation, impact and business continuity
Last month, the leaders of 50 top organizations in Pittsburgh were recognized as the inaugural Smart 50 class of 2014. From this group, the leaders of three organizations were recognized with special awards in three categories: innovation, impact and business continuity.
Retailers must improve their stores to win over the ‘storeless generation’
Many shoppers shop online instead of at physical retailers because they simply do not want to go into stores that waste their time. According to a recent study by WD Partners, one way retailers have tried to solve these problems is with Buy Online Pickup In Store.
What to do when your company has fallen victim to a breach of contract
Read before you sign. It seems like good advice in any setting, but a surprising number of breach-of-contract cases come about simply because the breaching party did not read or understand the terms of the contract into which it had entered.
Use your digital media ecosystem to build brand loyalty
As business owners, one of our ultimate goals is to create customer loyalty. That’s why it’s important to intimately understand your customers and how your digital media ecosystem can generate leads and earn their loyalty.
The Columbus Dog Connection stretches its resources, while expanding services
The Columbus Dog Connection’s statewide profile was elevated after leading the push for Ohio’s anti-puppy mill bill a few years ago, but the nonprofit has quietly been making a difference for decades.
What kind of angel investor will best serve you?
Angel investors are not all the same. There are three major categories: individual angel investors, super angels and angel groups.