For the chairman and CEO of Commerce National Bank and CNBC Bancorp, reward comes in the challenge of building relationships. [read more]
Gary Quick says that if potential employees knew about his information-technology consulting firm, they'd want to work for him. So he's inviting them in to hear his story.
How to institute a smokeless workplace policy
Warming up cold calls
In January 1997, Mike Flegle, Mitch Greenwald and Chris Rankin formed a marketing, advertising and design firm: The Creative Spot. Profitable since day one and now expanding, the three have one unansw
Brian Gibson was losing more than $2,500 a week from the bar tab at one of his local restaurants. Here's how he reduced his losses-and learned to prevent similar problems at his newest Gibby's locatio
Rather than lose a preferred supplier that planned to close its Columbus office, The Old Trail Printing Co. President Steve Held brought the company on-site. Here’s how the relationship works.
A study of the area’s workforce shows staggering job growth well into the next century.
They lived the cliche: “It will never happen to me.” But when fire closed operations for these two Central Ohio business owners, they labored to make a comeback. Here’s how they succeed
Where to find local colleges and universities on the Web
Grand-opening celebrations for Donatos Pizza restaurants begin as far in advance as three months. Here’s how the company makes sure each location is accepted in the community.
Doing business person-to-person has its advantages—but consider the time and money costs in getting there. Here’s another way.
“Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.”
Jerry Wolf, president and CEO of Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber, wanted to certify his company in quality standards, but one-third of his employees lacked the basic skills required. Here's how he brought the
Work is a family affair at RDP Foodservice and Tech International. Here's how the three generations of each company work through challenges to grow their respective Central Ohio businesses without div
Wes Herczeg lost out on top talent at his software development and consulting company because he did not offer retirement benefits. That won't happen again.
It's the "new old company." The reference to RDP Foodservice applies to the 2-year-old company's 1948 roots, but it also shows how family-owned businesses must balance the founder's tradition with the
To advance and retain more women, Deloitte & Touche's Columbus office joined a nationwide Women's Initiative in 1993. Sherri Orr, the local partner chairing the initiative committee here, shares how t
Often referred to as the passing of the torch, family business succession is more like handing over a crystal heirloom-with a need for care and balance. Here's how two local companies are preparing fo
Move over, Nostradamus
Doug Hollingshead, vice president of Commercial Movers Inc. on Columbus' West Side, has opened five branch offices for the company since 1989. Here's what he's learned.
Nationwide Financial Services has put direct control of accounts into its pension customers' hands. Here's how Internet technology helped.
In 1997, Ohio Packing Co. purchased from Schmidt's restaurants the Bahama Mama trademark. Ohio Packing President and CEO Walt Wilke Jr. shares how the move increased sales and recognition for his comp
War, recession, politics, culture shock. Sounds like the makings of a novel. But for Farah Majidzadeh, chairman and CEO of Resource International Inc. in Westerville, the plot was real.
John Perkins, former president of OhioHealth Group, knew that offering a wellness program as part of an HMO would help his employees and customers. He soon became a prime example himself of how the be
A good idea is a terrible thing to waste-especially if the only thing stopping you from implementing it is funding. Here's one more place to look for that ever-elusive pot of cash.
Art Lassa never intended to start his own business-at least not this close to retirement. Necessity called, however. Here's how he's responding.
A ‘steak’ in the future
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