Entrepreneur’s Edge Awards: Midsized companies, the backbone of Northeast Ohio, are playing to win
Leading EDGE Awards will recognize companies of civic distinction
Because of teamwork and collaboration, Ron Fauquher and Ontario Systems are rarely not in sync
The reality of the situation is that a company is also in the people business.
Learning opportunities: What the Office Max / Office Depot merger can do for you
In late February, Office Max and Office Depot agreed to merge, pending normal government and shareholder approvals — and while this merger had been anticipated by the financial community for many years, the reasons why this took place are all too common. The office supply world has changed dramatically over the past 16 years. In […]
Kelly Borth: Communication plans are key to a successful merger or acquisition
A merger or acquisition is a sensitive process for all parties involved. Misinformation can abound, egos can be bruised, and business relationships can be damaged. One major cause of problems for companies entering a merger or acquisition is rumors and misconceptions that are allowed to run rampant through all levels of employees and stakeholders, as […]
Timely information leads to better decisions
A trusted adviser can help you track data and review ways to boost profit. Mark Van Benschoten, a principal at Rea & Associates Inc., lists some things to consider in discussions with your accountant. Q. What accounting missteps might lead to decreased profitability? A. Not having timely and accurate monthly financial statements can hurt a […]
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Companies and people making a difference in Northeast Ohio
David Harding: Avoid mediocrity, but don’t promise more than you can deliver
If you’re among the companies that start your fiscal year on July 1, it may be time to do some thinking and planning. But no matter when you start your business year, here are some points to consider. The beginning of another business year is at hand. No matter what your business faced or how […]
Ernst & Young needed its energy service-line to jell and Charles Swanson had the recipe
It’s the ability to have vision and connect the dots in a way that other people haven’t yet.
Krista Neher: Images versus text – which is stronger in the world of social media marketing?
With 88 percent of businesses now active on social media, the social media landscape is becoming more cluttered and more difficult. This means that, for businesses, it is becoming harder and harder to break through the noise and be heard. In order to penetrate the noise, businesses must deliver the right message to the right […]
Mike Pitcher led LeasePlan USA through the credit crunch
Getting back to the basics and get all the basics right.