Peek inside the Akron Art Museum

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As an entrepreneur, you are what you’ve learned

Transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship can seem frightening and intimidating during the early stages of growing your business. At times, you may really wonder if you’ve made the right decision — believe me, I know the feeling. While establishing my own business, SupportPay by Ittavi — the first-ever automated payment system that helps […]

How to protect your trademark online

Social media gives companies a platform to build brand recognition and loyalty. A trademark is a critical piece of establishing a brand identity.

Understanding your first financial statement audit

Whether your business is experiencing rapid growth that is putting pressure on cash flow, or you are taking new technology to market and need an influx of outside equity, attracting outside funding will require establishing credibility in your financial statements.

How loan covenants can help you and your bank manage your transactions

Risk is part of the game when you’re making bold moves that you hope will lead to the growth of your business. But it’s a much different story for the person who works at a bank and sits across from that eager business owner looking to make those bold moves. “Banks are not in the […]

Why knowledge is power in the search for the right benefits plan

The cost of health care has frustrated people from all sides, whether you’re trying to raise a family or lead a business. The good news is that there is a way for companies to track where the money is being spent and use that information to control costs.