Tips for an efficient, successful month-end close
Closing your books at the end of each month might not be the most exciting part of running a business, but efficient and accurate monthly closings are important for any organization.
How letters of credit can ease the stress of doing business overseas
Companies that only do three or four international sales a month are often not aware of the various payment mechanisms that are available to them.
Five key insights you need to know about retirement
Many people don’t give retirement enough thought and wait until it is too late to plan. It’s important to start with the end game in mind. Dream big and plan ahead. “Our philosophy is that you should start from the other end of the equation and ask yourself several questions. What do you want to […]
Steven Glaser guides ICC through transformation to stretch beyond the state of Ohio
Steven Glaser, CEO of Information Control Co., and his executive team are taking ICC into its next stage of growth to become a larger player in the information technology consulting market.
How John Lowe grew Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams from local booth to national brand
When Jeni Britton Bauer opened Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in the North Market in 2002, she didn’t set out to create a national brand. She just wanted to serve ice cream that got better with every batch. Blending local and fair trade ingredients with laborious processes to invent flavors like Wildberry Lavender and Brown Butter […]
ARC Industries seeks to dispel myths, break down barriers
ARC Industries Inc. was founded in the early 1960s when the needs of adults with developmental disabilities were beginning to be addressed by the population at large — and the organization is still breaking down barriers today. Starting with a goal of day programs, training and real jobs, the nonprofit has grown into an organization […]
Five tips for recruiting — Hiring great quality and quantity at great speed can be done
No matter the industry, if a company is going to stay strong and productive, it has to be able to adapt quickly. It’s one of our core values at Molina Healthcare, and it’s never been tested more than in the past year. As the state started rolling out My Care Ohio, which is the integrated […]
Mentoring isn’t just for entrepreneurs — we all need help overcoming biases
In the past four years, I’ve mentored more than 40 startup companies and provided advice to hundreds more. The mentor relationship is common in the entrepreneurial community, as founders of startups are accepting any help they can garner. However, seeking and developing a mentor relationship is less common in more established corporate business, which is […]
Why the strategic process of brand differentiation matters
It’s no secret that every company strives to stand out with memorable marketing and advertising campaigns. It is also no secret that many CEOs and advertising professionals struggle with understanding what “brand” is. As company leaders, it is important that you know the answer. A brand is much more than a logo, jingle or advertising […]
Three ways to boost your corporate responsibility program
Corporate social responsibility is not only the right thing to do — it helps enhance both your brand and your culture. The 2013 Good.Must.Grow. Conscious Consumer Spending Index proves this point — 60 percent of respondents said buying goods from socially responsible companies is important to them. And 30 percent said they expect to increase […]