SeibertKeck: Insurance coverage for Santa, from his home to the toy factory
Here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane. He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys, but does he have coverage for those he employs? The North Pole is very dynamic — Santa Claus has a personal home, reindeer, a toy factory and a sleigh for business use. Like many business owners, he needs […]
Moss Adams: The top concerns of business leaders and how to plan for 2014
Throughout 2013, companies expanded and took calculated risks, but the government’s actions — and its gridlock — continue to impact business leaders. “There’s a lot going on within our midmarket client base that’s allowed them to expand their businesses, but the vast majority of our clients aren’t taking big financial risks because of the continued […]
Ohio.net: How VoIP is enabling companies to conduct business on the go
Cloud computing for business has become commonplace. The reason? Companies want technological conveniences and marketplace advantages. However, phone services are often left behind because of traditional phone service capabilities. This is starting to change. Now, instead of being subject to the capabilities of a phone system, businesses are dictating how they want to communicate with […]
Blue Technologies: Choosing the right software, platforms and applications for your business
Business owners today may understand that technology can be customized to streamline their internal processes. But exactly how that customization is realized may be unclear. Software, platforms and applications evolve quickly, which can make finding the right technology intimidating. However, by partnering with the right solution provider, you can improve your current processes with technology […]
Rea & Associates: How tax changes could affect high earners’ 2013 filings
Top earners may be surprised at all the additional taxes they’re paying when they file in April. Christopher Axene, CPA, a principal in Tax Services at Rea & Associates, says many people could have exactly the same income as they had the previous year, but experience a 6 percent increase in their tax rate nonetheless. […]
Deborah Sweeney – Four tips to help you make a winning pitch to potential investors
It was Daymond John, CEO of FUBU and an investor on the ABC reality TV series “Shark Tank,” who famously said, “An entrepreneur must pitch a potential investor for what the company is worth as well as sell the dream on how much of a profit can be made.” But no amount of passion from […]
California Pizza Kitchen delights customers by letting employees show their unique personalities while on the job
Amber Cox has never had a bad day working at California Pizza Kitchen. That doesn’t mean every day is free of stress or that she never faces situations that require her to step out of her comfort zone. As a bartender at one of CPK’s new prototype restaurants that recently opened at Westfield Topanga Mall […]
Fay Sharpe LLP: What you don't know about your IP could kill your funding
There’s a lot of opportunity for investors in Cleveland to fund up-and-coming technology companies. “There’s a growing sense of entrepreneurship and innovation,” says Steve Haynes, managing partner at Glengary LLC. “It has become the norm for colleges, universities, hospitals and other institutions to think about monetizing the technology developed in their facilities. They’re getting research […]
John Carroll University: How a new shipping route from Cleveland to Europe could save businesses money, time
Many Northeast Ohio companies receive raw materials or components from European suppliers, or ship their finished products to European customers. The cargo is transported by truck or rail to New York or Baltimore, and then loaded onto ocean-going ships bound for Europe — a longstanding logistical process for Midwestern businesses. However, this route is also […]
G.A. Taylor Fernley – Five tips to help you hone your most creative employees
Believe it or not, many people within your organization possess creative genes. Unfortunately as leaders, we often don’t allow them to surface by overloading them with ongoing day-to-day tasks. Sound familiar? You should know they are a critical component to any business’s success. OK, they may be a tad moody or eccentric … but they […]