Great companies and great employees working for the good of Greater Cleveland
Medical Mutual, along with our co-founding Pillar Award partner Smart Business, presents the 16th annual Pillar Awards. This year, we are honoring an outstanding group of companies and organizations of varying sizes. While this year’s diverse group of honorees may be different in many ways, one thing that they all have in common is their […]
Zinner & Co. LLP: Tax changes usher in the Year of the Sticker Shock
On the Chinese calendar, we are currently in the Year of the Snake. For U.S. tax planning purposes, many people will find that they are in the year of the Sticker Shock. Seems to be a curious coincidence of unpleasantness, doesn’t it? Most of us who practice in the tax world are quite aware of […]
Kevin Goodman survived lymphoma and now gives back to others
The Kent Clapp CEO Leadership Award Kevin J. GoodmanManaging director and partnerBlueBridge Networks LLSwww.bluebridgenetworks.com From the very marrow Kevin Goodman survived lymphoma and now gives back to others This year, Kevin J. Goodman reached his personal goal of raising more than $100,000 for charitable causes — and completed the Boston Marathon. His concern and […]
Hannah Kain: To avoid risk in your global supply chain, consider these points
Supply chain events are increasingly showing up in business news, whether it’s regarding product shortages that cause customer dissatisfaction and lost opportunities for corporations, or breaches of laws or decency in the supply chain, such as the use of child labor or unsafe labor conditions that damage brand reputation. From an executive standpoint, risk management […]
Fred Koury: Leadership decisions aren’t always black and white
When Albert “Chainsaw Al” Dunlap was the CEO at Sunbeam in the late ’90s, he had a reputation for ruthlessness. Besides massively downsizing the company, he was also known to intimidate everyone around him and resort to yelling and fist pounding. While extreme, Dunlap’s behavior is an example of the type of “dictator” leadership that […]
Smart Business salutes future philanthropists
Topher Joe Promotions LLCwww.topherjoe.comwww.facebook.com/TopherJoePromotions Sweet successChristopher Carmon donates half the proceeds from his custom mint business to the Lorain County Blue Foundation At the age of 12, Christopher Carmon is well on his way to being a leading philanthropist. Christopher’s business Topher Joe Promotions LLC, which sells mints with company logos printed on the wrapper, […]
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 […]