Bob Simpson ensures Jelly Belly always does right by its product line
The Jelly Belly Candy Co.’s roots go back to Gustav Goelitz opening a candy business in 1869 in Belleville, Illinois — but the introduction of the company’s namesake candy in 1976 was what really put the business on the map. Today the beans represent 85 percent of sales, according to President and COO Bob Simpson.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Northeast Ohio Awards
Since 1986, EY has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women who have followed and achieved their dreams. These leaders have changed the lives of countless others by building their businesses and giving back to their communities. Their passion, vision and persistence stand as a testament to their dedication. Twenty-eight years ago, EY founded […]
Roxanne Sukol, M.D.: The 'low carb' equation — why it’s time for you to get strategic about your nutrition
Job stress is more strongly associated with health than any other financial or family problem. You’re the CEO and you’re stressed. I see it all too often in my Executive Health practice, and too often emotional stress leads to stress-eating, which causes health issues. It’s a vicious cycle. Prevention specialists like me work to lower […]
‘Good taste’ takes on a new meaning in Tremont this July
Behind any successful product, service or event, there was likely a germ of an idea — something that if nurtured, might develop into that very thing. So when a group of Tremont businesses got together 12 years ago, they decided that the tried and true idea of a summer street festival would shine a spotlight […]
Seasoned business leaders donate 3,000 hours to accelerate successes of Greater Cleveland entrepreneurs
Gordon Daily, founder of BoxCast, a live video streaming company, had built a really good product, but initially wasn’t sure of the best way to move forward. He learned of JumpStart Inc.’s Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program and five months after he started working with advisers, he obtained $300,000 to grow the business. “I had […]
One of the summer’s hottest lakefront parties focuses on sustainability
Interviewed by Dennis Seeds | [email protected] Of all the Great Lakes, Lake Erie may be the shallowest and smallest by volume, but the passion the people and organizations share along its borders for using and protecting it has no bounds. Look no further than the Burning River Foundation and its key fundraiser, the Burning River […]
Consider a leveraged buyout as a faster, easier way to own a company
The vogue in today’s business world is to start a business, and you may hear how an idea was fostered out of a garage. The chances that a bank will support such a venture are zero. The chances you will find a venture capitalist interested in funding a garage startup are slight. You really must […]
10 steps to help you communicate your desired results to employees
Failure to set clear expectations is one of the most common mistakes that I see business leaders make. They often assume that they’ve communicated clearly when they really haven’t. These 10 steps will help you clarify and communicate your expectations: 1. List your desired results. Do: Put your desired outcomes in writing. The process forces […]
How to achieve a lean finance department in your company
The advantages of operating a lean finance department and how to accomplish it.
How to repair damaged business relationships — suck it up for success, because time usually heals all
Most everyone has been a party to a failed relationship, business or otherwise. It’s probably mostly about being human and succumbing to hubris, being obstinate or having unrealistic expectations. When this occurs over time, the gap in the relationship widens, primarily due to intentional or passive neglect. As months turn into years, an invisible long-term […]