Automotive history: Cleveland was almost the Motor City

Cleveland is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, has a world-renowned theater district in Playhouse Square and is clamoring for one of its beloved pro sports teams to finally win a championship. But do you know how close Cleveland came to being known throughout the land as the Motor City? […]

Scott Ellyson: Is right-shoring the best of offshoring and on-shoring?

Why do we believe offshoring is inherently bad? What makes a job “belong” in the U.S.? Both questions are based on the assumption that trade creates winners and losers. However, a job producing something overseas does not eliminate a job in the U.S. My experience has shown that a properly executed strategy can and should […]

Utilizing accounting information to make better business decisions

Accounting systems capture information that can lead to more profit. Ted Flom and Tony Caleca from Brown Smith Wallace LLC discuss some issues about how your accountant can help your company’s bottom line. Q. What accounting missteps might lead to decreased profitability? A. The biggest mistakes are made when organizations don’t embrace the importance of […]

The power of optimism for Bert Jacobs and The Life is good Co.

Twenty years ago, Bert Jacobs and his younger brother, John, were looking for ways they could avoid getting typical jobs. Jacobs and his brother never agreed with the standard path for someone coming out of college. In fact, at that time, Jacobs was delivering pizzas and teaching people how to ski to earn a living. […]