- Networking Strategy-Sitting Next To X
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written on October 18, 2010
by Diane Helbig
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Networking Strategies
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Consider the idea that when you own a business or are in sales, you are always on. Wherever you go, you are representing your company. Now consider that unless you attend an event with two people, and sit in between them, you don’t really know who you are sitting next to
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- Ohio Business Lending Clearinghouse
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written on October 18, 2010
by John Doucette
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Financing Solutions
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Earlier this month the State of Ohio launched a new web site that allows businesses to enter an initial application for a loan on line. The information is communicated to participating banks and any lenders interested in the business will contact the applicant within 48 hours.
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- Finding the Last Typo Before Too Late
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written on October 18, 2010
by Nikki Evans
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Marketing 101
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Call it what you will—clerical error, erratum, misprint or typing mistake—there it was. A typo of my own doing. An out of place word left over from a previous editing effort, smack dab in the middle of a testimonial I emailed a business owner for use in his direct mail piece.
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- 5 Factors for Choosing a Business Broker when Selling a Business
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written on October 13, 2010
by Kipp Krukowski
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Buying and Selling a Business
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When selling a business, it is important to do your homework and select the right business broker to represent you and your company. There are 5 key factors that you should consider as a business owner:
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- Engaging Your Team Members
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written on October 13, 2010
by Jeff Nischwitz
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Employee Development
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Mad Men, one of my favorite shows, follows the internal workings and relationships of an early 1960’s advertising agency in New York City. In the most recent episode, Don Draper (one of the lead characters) is engaged in a heated discussion with a frustrated and unappreciated employee (Peggy Olson) who is venting that Don never gives her credit for her ideas.
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- Recycling Efforts at Costco
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written on October 13, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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Each Costco warehouse generates tons of waste each week, in the form of cardboard, plastic, unusable produce and more. Much of it is kept out of local landfills through a variety of efforts.
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- Energy Efficiency Becoming a Must-Have for Professional Offices
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written on October 08, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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As the Pew Center on Global Climate Change points out, buildings account for 39% of total energy use and 38% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, more than either industry or transportation. Commercial buildings account for 46% of energy use by buildings, or 18% of the total energy consumed in America.
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- Podcast of Integrating Social Media into Your Brand and Your Business
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written on October 06, 2010
by Administrator One
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Member Education Series
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This is the podcast from the Sept 30, 2010 COSE educational series event: Now that you have integrated social media into your business, learn how to effectively manage social media within your business to ensure beneficial results.
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- Podcast of the September SME U Event: "Price, Price, Price"
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written on October 06, 2010
by SME Cleveland
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SME Cleveland
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This session of SME-U was entitled "Price, Price, Price" and was presented by Skip Murray of Murray and Associates. Please contact Skip or the Sales and Marketing Excitives of Cleveland with further questions.
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- 10 Entrepreneurial Traits You Need to Grow a Business
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written on October 05, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Growth Strategies
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Entrepreneurial spirit is a key leadership characteristic needed to improve business growth in today’s challenging economy. Improving business growth is not easy. Having more entrepreneurial spirit in your organization can help you achieve your goals.
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- Businesses Should Use Caution before Using Unpaid Interns
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written on October 05, 2010
by Scott Lawson
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Liabilities Within the WorkForce
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Depending upon your type of business, student interns can be a big benefit. They can often provide needed help with research or with developing and implementing new programs, products or services.
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- Boost Productivity Select the Right Communication Tool
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written on October 05, 2010
by Joe Mayer
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Professional Advancement
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For many readers there is only one answer to the question how to best communicate. It’s sending an e-mail, and, on the surface, you’d expect e-mail to be one of the biggest productivity-boosters to ever be invented.
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- Recycling and Zero Waste Initiatives at Cleveland Area Restaurants
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written on October 01, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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Long known as a cool Ohio City restaurant, the Great Lakes Brewery is also a leader in waste reduction and recycling. Check out this list of just some of the sustainability initiatives at GLBC:
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- Energy Efficiency Helps Hotels Cut Costs and Increase Revenue
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written on October 01, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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The hospitality and tourism industry has grown to become the largest employer in the world and continues to grow rapidly each year. Not surprisingly, the industry also consumes a large amount of energy and has a high energy intensity level.
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- Performing Due Diligence When Buying a Business
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written on October 01, 2010
by Kipp Krukowski
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Buying and Selling a Business
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Due diligence is a very important of the buying a business process. As a buyer, you want to verify the information that the seller has provided that relates to the business operations, its financials, and legal status. The process of due diligence verification of information occurs after the letter of intent is signed by both parties in the transaction.
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- Useful Computer Shortcut Tips
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written on October 01, 2010
by Ryan Shorts
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Business Software and Applications
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There are a variety of shortcuts available that provide a quick way to perform an action. Did you know that you can quickly jump to the address bar in Internet Explorer and Firefox with the F6 key?
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- Why Even Small Businesses Should Have an Attorney on Retainer
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written on September 24, 2010
by Scott Lawson
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Building and Maintaining Your Legal Infrastructure
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In an effort to avoid legal costs, it is not uncommon for business owners to enter into a business transaction, or long-term business agreement, without consulting an attorney. Unfortunately, many of those same business owners later experience unpleasant legal surprises.
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- R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Tell Me What it Means to You
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written on September 24, 2010
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Respect is one of those words that we all use quite a bit and we usually think that we are using it the same way. From a technical stance we usually define the word respect basically the same. Respect means to feel or show honor or esteem for; hold in high regard; and to consider or treat with deference or dutiful regard.
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- Best Practices for Collections
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written on September 24, 2010
by John Doucette
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Receivables Management
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business and slow paying customers can seriously affect it. This article will address some best practices that a business can use to improve the effectiveness of its internal credit and collection processes.
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- Tips for More Effective Communication
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written on September 21, 2010
by Ingeborg Hrabowy
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Conflict Resolution
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Communication killers:
1) Assuming.
2) Avoidance/not dealing with the problem.
3) Failure to clarify.
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- Are Your Teams Performing?
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written on September 21, 2010
by Joe Mayer
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Employee Development
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Teams, teamwork, high performance teams seem to be some of the most used words when reading about what makes successful companies tick. And most business owners will confirm that this is the case in their companies, too.
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- There is A Customer Service Desk In Your Social Media Account
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written on September 21, 2010
by Karen Malone Wright
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Social Media
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Social networking. Social computing. Social media. Look up the definition of "social." Whether you use www.Dictionary.com or a hardbound book, you won't find a listing that says "monologue."
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- Franchise Systems
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written on September 17, 2010
by Marlene Herman
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Owning a Franchise
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It’s time to do something different. Maybe your job was eliminated, or you touched the glass ceiling or maybe you feel you can run a business better than your current boss.
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- Going Green Can Help Restaurants Make Green
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written on September 17, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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In the last post, I looked at the potential benefits that a supermarket or large retail store can experience by investing in energy efficiency. Restaurants, like large retailers, are extremely energy-intensive businesses.
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- Podcast of August 19, 2010 Money Track: Decoding Your Financial Documents
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written on September 15, 2010
by Administrator One
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Member Education Series
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Once you find the money, where do you put it? Managing small business finances can seem daunting. Learn what to focus on when deciphering your financial documents and when you need to involve an accountant.
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