Marcia L.Fudge: Tax vehicles can help rebuild places — and rebuild lives
It’s exciting to see new projects revitalizing downtown Cleveland and older neighborhoods that have endured generations of neglect. Redevelopment of the East Ohio Building and The 9 on East Ninth Street, Fairmont Creamery in the Tremont neighborhood and St. Luke’s Pointe on Shaker Boulevard come to mind. All of these projects incorporate mixed-use design. People […]
Helping baby boomers find their footing in the franchise industry
Baby boomers are a big reason why the franchise industry is bouncing back, but their vast experience in the working world does not guarantee profitability. “They’ve totally changed what they are,” says Thomas Leaper, partner in-charge of the Franchise Services Group at RBZ, LLP. “The ones who are successful know what they don’t know.” The franchise model allows frustrated baby boomers — not yet ready […]
How to maintain proper fiscal oversight through nonprofit boards
Many people join a nonprofit board of directors because they are passionate about the organization’s mission. What they really want to do is to help the organization accomplish it, but there is a host of governance responsibilities that go along with that. Marie Brilmyer, CPA, M.Acc., a director of assurance services at SS&G, says nonprofit […]
Chuck Fowler: Recyclable, efficient and reduction efforts bring savings
Cle clm 0314 chuck fowler “Resource-ful” https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairmount-Minerals-Corporate/396491630403456 https://twitter.com/FM_sand @FM_sand http://www.linkedin.com/company/fairmount-minerals To learn more about Fairmount Minerals, like its Facebook page http://on.fb.me/1iDeVLC and follow on Twitter @FM_Sand. ART: 134777189 ; 123262324 ; 157149536 ; 109907015 Sustainable development pays At Fairmount Minerals, one of North America’s largest producers of industrial sand and […]
How to transition your small business to an ESOP
Having a sound exit strategy in place with respect to departing shareholders is imperative for any company. This is especially true for small businesses in which the departing shareholder is a key cog in the company’s management and day-to-day operations. A departing shareholder also faces the issue of finding a market to be adequately compensated for his shares. “Companies and individuals are faced with the […]
Don't blame sports if your productivity is off a bit this month
Count on Bob Lacy to be one of those business leaders who won’t be trying to calculate the hours his employees spend away from their work as they track their brackets or sneak a peek at the March Madness action on their computer, smartphone or tablet. “It’s fun to do and it’s a good thing […]
The search for a better way / Efficiency is the end goal for every business
There’s a saying that necessity is the mother of all invention. For most businesses in the last several years, tough economic conditions created a lifetime supply of necessity, resulting in companies large and small seeking creative ways to do more with less. For most CEOs, that meant taking a long, hard look at every position […]
How to utilize government-sponsored export support programs
Overseas sales and exports can really help business owners grow their companies. But, when the company gets its first international inquiry, an owner might say, “I always deal cash in advance. Send me a check. I’ll send you the product.” That’s not how the world works, says Art Rice, vice president and manager of International […]
Ivan Misner: Why drinking more water along with four other actions could really stoke your energy at work
At one time or another, we’ve all tried to find the secret to being happier at work. Even the most upbeat employees are going to have those times when they just don’t feel the same level of energy and passion about coming into the office each day. Last year, in an effort to boost the […]
Health care transformation: The Affordable Care Act has been a catalyst for change
While political battles and a glitch-prone website have dominated media coverage of health care reform, the Affordable Care Act also has brought about a major change in the way medical service is being delivered. “We’re in this dramatic transformation where health care providers, hospitals and physicians are coming together in an integrated model,” says Greg […]