The idea is sound and the entrepreneur is ready to venture forward. Whether starting a new business or expanding an existing one, the Ohio business owner typically will need some form of financing along the way. Depending upon the business and the resources available...
Many times, when an Ohio business is first starting out, the business owner must decide between renting or buying space in which to operate the business. This decision is often based upon a variety of things such as the current real estate market, financing options...
At one time or another, each Ohio business owner will begin to wonder exactly how much his or her business is worth. There are a variety of reasons that this thought process will come about, including formulating answers to shareholder questions, purchasing or selling...
Like everywhere else in the country, Cleveland relies on private contractors for many of its projects. In many cases, everything goes according to plan, but in others, contract disputes arise. If the city and the contractor are unable to come to an agreement outside...
The couple made a splash on HGTV with their down-to-earth style and stunning home remodels. Fans in Ohio and beyond saw Chip and Joanna Gaines quickly rise to stardom following the success of their TV show, "Fixer Upper," in which Gaines's company, Magnolia Realty,...
After months or perhaps even years of planning, it is time -- time to dive in and join hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs across Ohio. The concept is sound and the opportunity for a new business startup seems right. Perhaps one of the only remaining decisions is...
Imagine that you are at work and witness a fellow employee or supervisor committing a crime. You are about to report the illegal activity and then you stop and think to yourself, can I be fired for reporting this? What if my company accuses me of not being a loyal...
For some Ohio businesses, traditional financing options are not available or for some reason not that attractive. Perhaps an ongoing business wants to expand; however, they do not want to go through all of the banking red tape for a traditional business loan. Or,...
Companies are in business to make a profit. In order to do so, they usually enter into contracts with other companies to provide products or services. Then, at times, companies are bought out by other companies, and the contracts that are currently in place may not be...
Resumes have been reviewed, interviews conducted and an offer of employment made. This scenario occurs daily throughout Ohio in shopping malls, schools, manufacturing companies and many other businesses. The jobs involved range from that of the shoe salesperson to a...