Editor's Note: No one gets it right the first time
Failure is a critically important experience for entrepreneurs. It undoubtedly hurts to fail at something, but it’s an important lesson that helps entrepreneurs understand more about the market, their business model and themselves. Take for example, Davey Tree Expert Co., this month’s cover story. Pat Covey, president and COO of U.S. operations, made a statement […]
Anthony Margida: Take time for strategic planning
As leaders, we know that we should be spending as much time working on the business as in the business. But many of us still struggle to find that balance. Other things, however, seem to get in the way. Business opportunities push us off balance. Problems take up valuable time and compensating for limited resources […]
Deborah D. Hoover: Capitalizing on our region’s special sauce
Though a bright light is shining on Northeast Ohio these days, headlines are not all we have to celebrate. Our collective efforts over the last decade have spawned a startup community that is producing inspiring results. The evolution of our high-energy entrepreneurial ecosystem stems from the roll-up-your-sleeves attitude of people who believe that we can […]
Michael Jarrett: Empowering employees
Creating an efficient, effective workplace begins with hiring integrity-based, hard-working people and placing them in positions that maximize their skills and strengths. When you take the time to vet and hire employees with character, honesty, integrity and work ethic, you don’t need to micromanage. You can give them the freedom to make decisions every day […]
Laurel Lake Retirement Community regains control over its destiny
Laurel Lake Retirement Community, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community situated in Hudson, Ohio, offers an active lifestyle for older adults. This year, the organization took ownership of itself, paving the way for greater autonomy in decision-making. Laurel Lake now has the freedom to chart its own course, which is leading to a major construction […]
Daniel C. Colantone: Welcome home, LeBron
Akron and Northeast Ohio are special places. This can be seen every day, but came through loud and clear as LeBron James announced his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers in his written statements, the things he said, what he has done this summer, including his Wheels for Education, the continuing efforts of the LeBron James […]
Steven Vitale: Good for sales, good for business
Jeff Thull, author and management consultant, outlined in his book, “Mastering the Complex Sale,” a business process called Diagnostic Business Development. The method outlines tips for winning high-stakes sales. Its message resonated so distinctly with us at Midwest Industrial Supply that six years ago we implemented it. Since then, we have found this process enhances […]
How to transform a 90-pound weakling into an 8,000-pound gorilla Sometimes a bantamweight is better than a heavy hitter
To take charge in business, it’s not physical size that counts, but rather how one leads, starting with projecting a strong presence that demands others stop and listen.
Think beyond necessity for the idea that gets marketplace traction
Being a serial entrepreneur, my mind is constantly searching for the next best idea. I am consistently pushing the envelope on design and innovation, and much of my work centers on the idea of creating novel products and household brands. While my concentration lies in a variety of industries including fashion, tech, nano-science, entertainment, marketing […]
What binge-watching means for business, and why your content marketing strategy fails
The Netflix effect: What binge-watching means for business, and why your content marketing strategy isn’t working.