California Bank & Trust: How to access working capital for exports and become a global player
International expansion is a great way to grow as the U.S. economy slowly recovers, and the population and per capita gross domestic product of countries such as India and China continue to rise. But finding funding for exports can be difficult, unless you leverage a government-backed program. “Why turn away sales when you can get […]
2013 SoMe Impact Awards – Emerging Category
SBN Interactive proudly presents the Midwest Social Media Summit inaugural class of SoMe Impact Award winners! These awards recognize marketing executives who took a leap of faith into the groundbreaking world of social media and in doing so, drove substantial value for their companies. Nominations were received from the Cleveland, Akron, Columbus and Pittsburgh regions […]
Sequent: How uncertainty continues to make health insurance decisions difficult
First, the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) health insurance exchange was delayed. That was followed by a delay in the release of community ratings for small group programs. On top of that, there’s confusion about whether businesses with less than 50 employees, which are not governed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate to […]
The 2013 Class of Power Players in Columbus
Smart Business Columbus would like to recognizeThe 2013 Class of Power Players in Columbus. This year long luncheon series featured the most influential business leaders in the region sharing their perspective on why Columbus is such a great place to live, work and visit. Meet this year’s Power Players! Janet E. Jackson president and […]
Weaver: How oil and gas companies can capture overlooked R&D tax credits
In 2012, the energy sector spent $17.9 billion on global research and development, more than $6.6 billion of which was conducted in the U.S. Assuming small and midsize businesses perform 20 percent of the U.S. energy sector’s R&D, these companies could incur up to $1.3 billion in R&D expenditures, the benefits of which may not […]
Engage your employees to the fullest with these seven tips
Ask any number of business leaders if his or her employees are satisfied with their jobs and the word “engagement” will probably be in the answer. It’s not just a coincidence; it’s an accepted fact that employees, who by freedom of choice have a desire to work in the best interests of the organization, will […]
2013 SoMe Impact Awards – Middle Category
SBN Interactive proudly presents the Midwest Social Media Summit inaugural class of SoMe Impact Award winners! These awards recognize marketing executives who took a leap of faith into the groundbreaking world of social media and in doing so, drove substantial value for their companies. Nominations were received from the Cleveland, Akron, Columbus and Pittsburgh regions […]
Crowe Horwath: How to conduct an assessment of your IT security risk
Cloud computing has grown in popularity because it can help boost productivity and reduce costs by allowing organizations and employees to work collaboratively over the Internet from the office and remote locations. But that ease of access to your business applications and data brings increased risk. “Cloud computing presents a number of risks, ranging from […]
How Stephen Mooney transformed the back office operations of Tenet Healthcare into Conifer Health Solutions
Cost center managers tend to lay low during times of change, but not Stephen Mooney.
Woodbury University: How to nurture luxury brands in the developing world
The world of business today goes beyond the U.S. borders, so executive education programs like MBAs have a global component. For example, Woodbury University is part of a customized MBA program through the newly formed Carl Benz Academy for employees of Mercedes Benz and its affiliate companies. Andre van Niekerk, Ph.D., dean of the School […]