Author: Courie Weston

Skill stock

Whether your management style is hands-off or over-the-shoulder, you can always use a refresher course to get the most out of your staff. [read more]

A little something extra

Keeping good employees on the job means keeping them happy. For some companies, that means providing unusual benefits. [read more]

Stand-up business

Taking a tip from improvisational comedy for the business world is no joke. [read more]

Working with a giant

On the Internet, business partnerships are a way of life. So how can working with a company such as Microsoft benefit your company? [read more]

Delicate blend

HR professionals are quickly adapting the Internet to satisfy recruiting, training and other conventional human resources needs. [read more]

Take it to the people

Katherine and Wayne Kleski prove that giving the public what it wants is the best path to success.

Playful solutions

Joan Wenk founded Creative Playrooms while searching for a daycare for her children, developing a solution for others with the same need.

Money for nothing and your research for free

Tapping into government grants can make internal research more affordable.

Turn around the troops

In a tight labor market, promoting from within is crucial to growing an organization. A new survey can help you pinpoint staff weaknesses and chart a course for correction.

Growth by attrition

In an effort to streamline advertising costs, Rockwell Automation broke from normal operating procedure and employed its standard purchasing strategy, a move that could save it as much as 15 percent.

Lapping up luxury

When you're traveling on business, why not give your pets an experience as well.

Movie money

Businesses benefit from the film industry's presence.

Charitable themes

Giving back to the community can be more than just a donation... it can be an event of its own.

Moving on the Net

Michael Miller put his traditional moving supplies company on the Web and business has never been better.

Programmed transformation

William Zimmerman has guided Computer Systems Co. Inc. through more than 30 years of industry change by adapting every step of the way.

Selling the big screen

With a celluloid backdrop and a strong customer base, Silver Screen Media is proving that alternative advertising sources are big business.

Know your foe

In the often cutthroat world of business, competitive intelligence can help keep your competitors at bay.

Making the pitch

After working for ad agencies for nearly three decades, Ed Stevens finally bought his own. In his first year of ownership, he grew revenue by 40 percent, not by increasing the customer base, but by ex

Bad check woes begone

E-collect of Ohio replaces banks to retrieve nonsufficient funds for companies. The result is a cheaper way to get money owed you and a bit of nontraditional advice -- reducing contact with customers

Fiscal fitness

E-commerce has done more for businesses than expand markets. It's also expanded budgets.

Defragmentation

Kevin Lacamera had a promising future in English before changing course and taking a property rental idea to the Net.

Throwing for the end zone

Patrick Hergenroeder's commitment to youth sports programs scores a touchdown. But the good doctor is always looking for ways to add that precious extra point.

Beauty secrets

Beautyclub Petite Spa owner Beth Cruz doesn't have a background in business, but she knows the secrets of luring customers from the competition.

High-tech persuasion

The rules of engagement in the legal system haven't changed, but technology has nevertheless made its impact felt.

Stretching the wire

Rick Silvaggio of RML Tool and Die leaves his office to teach the machine trade in local schools. His efforts don't just help the kids -- they help the industry, and even RML.

From tragedy to success

Iris Rubinfield faced adversity -- and death -- for more than 30 years as she made the transition from owner's daughter to owner's wife to owner. Her inner strength has led to her success in the busin

Key strategies

Online solutions at Key Corp.'s Web site came from asking what customers want.

Designer offices

A look at some of Northeast Ohio's most intriguing -- and functional -- offices

Reaching out

Cooperative Resource Services' two-pronged approach to philanthropy attracts top quality talent and proves that to get, you've got to give.

Love ‘em or lose ‘em

Why you should give employees what they want

Total makeover

When renovating your business, remember the details.

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