Three essential tips to help architects build a more profitable design firm
Successful architectural firms balance creativity and fiscal discipline.
Why the approach you take to change is as important as the change itself
Fear of the unknown is the greatest obstacle to enacting change.
Make the effort to manage 401(k) plans responsibly and earn loyalty
A growing number of employers automatically enroll employees in 401(k) plans based on evidence that shows it’s simply a more effective way to get them to save for their retirement. People are 14 times more likely to save money on a regular basis if it’s automatically deducted from their paycheck than when they are left […]
Pat Covey and Davey Tree learn and grow through strategic acquisitions
Much of Davey Tree’s tremendous growth can be attributed to acquisitions, a trend many in the company would not have believed possible just five years ago.
The 2014 Summit of Sustainability Awards
Many organizations are realizing that in order to compete, they must follow the triple-bottom line model: people, planet and prosperity. Under this ideology, these leaders contribute to their communities by creating a sustainable business plan that helps to redevelop their cities as well as strengthen economic value in the area and increase the health and […]
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 […]