Archive for the ‘Expert Perspective’ Category

Cummings discusses tech commercialization at OSU

Cummings discusses tech commercialization at OSU
In early spring 2011, The Ohio State University announced that Brian Cummings had been named its vice president for technology commercialization. In that role, he leads OSU’s new Office of Technology Commercialization, which coordinates all aspects of knowledge transfer and technology development....
January 31st, 2012 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Boring provides insight into local retail industry trends

Boring provides insight into local retail industry trends
Columbus-based Boulevard Strategies has released its seventh annual “Top 10 List.” The list −a collection of trends, insights, observations and musings regarding the retail industry in Central Ohio and beyond− is written with the help of many retail-related articles that pique Chris...
January 20th, 2012 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Cheryl & Co. founder discusses leadership, a biz’s most valuable assets

Cheryl & Co. founder discusses leadership, a biz’s most valuable assets
After graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1974, Cheryl Krueger began working for Limited Brands, learning the ins and outs of retail. Seven years later, she and a college roommate opened Cheryl’s Cookies in Columbus. Initially the company offered just six kinds of cookies, but eventually...
January 18th, 2012 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Expert Perspective: The Real Reason Your Team Doesn’t Trust You

Expert Perspective: The Real Reason Your Team Doesn’t Trust You
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get wrapped up in your product, your customers, and scaling your business as quickly as possible. It’s a high growth, high risk environment. But in the swirl of all that activity, one thing is often ignored until it’s too late: building trust with your...
October 18th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Small Business Administration lending hit record levels in 2011

Small Business Administration lending hit record levels in 2011
Small Business Administration lending in fiscal year 2011 reached the highest level in the agency’s history. During the fiscal year, which ended in Sept. 30, SBA loan approvals supported $30.5 billion in lending to small businesses and startups through its two largest loan programs, compared to...
October 7th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Is operating a franchise business the right move for you?

Is operating a franchise business the right move for you?
Who doesn’t love the idea of being their own boss, controlling their own destiny, having more job security, making their own hours, and feeling a stronger sense of purpose? America was built on this premise of the pioneering spirit, forging new avenues of revenue and business creation. In fact,...
July 25th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Jessica Jackley talks ProFounder, crowdfunding

Jessica Jackley talks ProFounder, crowdfunding
As most small business owners will tell you, acquiring funding from traditional sources for a young venture can be challenging, if not impossible. Enter ProFounder. Launched in 2010, ProFounder is an online crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to raise investment capital from their communities. ProFounder...
May 12th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Growing the Economy by Going Green

Growing the Economy by Going Green
Last month, I stood on the factory floor of the Willard and Kelsey Solar manufacturing plant just outside Toledo. The plant pulsed with action as dozens of workers operated machines using cutting-edge technology to churn out thin, film solar panels. Just a few short years ago, this building stood empty...
March 22nd, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More
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