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 […]
Dave Power – Five lessons from a well-known brand that can help you succeed in business
After 50 years working with a range of companies — as well as founding and running my own company, J.D. Power and Associates — I have learned a lot about what it takes to succeed in business. The businesses I’ve seen grow, adapt and thrive are the ones that keep a focus on satisfying customers. […]
Five tools to help determine what actions will lead to positive, long-lasting change for your business
Anyone who has been in the work world for more than 10 years has experienced significant changes. It doesn’t matter if you are in the medical field, the legal profession, publishing, music, construction or the insurance industry. Everything is, well, different. You can dig in your heels, dream of “the good old days,” and perish, […]
Moss Adams: Why retailers are taking an omnichannel approach
While brick-and-mortar stores add apps to reach customers on tablets and smartphones, e-commerce retailers are exploring ways to establish traditional storefronts, says Frank Kaufman, a partner and National Retail Practice Leader at Moss Adams LLP. “The hottest topic these days is the omnichannel approach. Retailers want to engage customers at all points,” says Kaufman. “It’s […]
Mosaic Financial Partners: How to manage your business as a long-term retirement asset
Your business may be the largest asset in your retirement portfolio, but converting it into an income resource for retirement takes planning to ensure it has value, even after you are no longer at the helm. “It’s important to start with the end in mind. What are you trying to accomplish?” says Sabrina Lowell, CFP®, […]