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Relate to your customers’ lives to connect

When it comes to selling your company’s products or services, your customers need to know how this will impact their own lives.

Junior Achievement teaches tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, honors the leaders of today

This year’s inductees for Junior Achievement’s Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame are Doug Kridler of The Columbus Foundation, and Yvette McGee Brown of Jones Day.

Demand spikes Crimson Cup growth and new investment

Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea is at that critical moment when expansion becomes necessary, a result of increased demand, and a serious look at supply chain efficiency becomes unavoidable.

Use your presence to make a difference in your community

What are you waiting for? Get involved!

Prepare and protect: Make IP security a priority

Why now is the time to bolster IP security

The Smart 50 Specialty Awards recognize companies that demonstrate excellence

Last month, the leaders of 50 top organizations in Central Ohio 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.

How to keep them coming back again and again

Keep your customers engaged and coming back for more

How to end 2014 the right way, good year or not

How to use 2014 as a springboard to success in 2015

Goodwill Columbus uses social enterprise to advance its mission

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Goodwill Columbus continues to steadfastly and passionately support its mission of transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities and other barriers using its social enterprise model.

Make the most of your time spent helping others

Don’t just write a check, take time to get involved.

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