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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

Suze Orman’s New Book Has Advice for Entrepreneurs

Suze Orman’s New Book Has Advice for Entrepreneurs
Straight-talkin’ finance guru Suze Orman will be in Columbus next week to promote her latest book, The Money Class. And, oh, what a class it is. In the book, Orman, who has written eight consecutive New York Times bestsellers, asserts that the American Dream as we knew it “is dead,”...
March 11th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Greening Your Bottom Line

Greening Your Bottom Line
Out in the back alley sits your trash dumpster ready to swallow all you have to throw away. But what if we told you that dumpster may be swallowing some of your profits? To possibly help you cut those costs, The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio stands ready with some tips to deal with what you send...
March 2nd, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Columbus2020 CEO Discusses the Future of Entrepreneurialism

Columbus2020 CEO Discusses the Future of Entrepreneurialism
Columbus2020 is a new economic development plan for Central Ohio that aims to grow our economy in several ways: Attracting new businesses to relocate to the area, assisting the development of businesses already located here, and helping new business startups and entrepreneurs. Kenny McDonald was tapped...
January 7th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Entrepreneurialism 2011: What to Expect in the Year Ahead

Entrepreneurialism 2011: What to Expect in the Year Ahead
The Metropreneur asked several local business leaders to share their predictions about entrepreneurialism in 2011 and they didn’t hold back, identifying several challenges, opportunities, and trends that could have major impacts this year. Read on to learn what the experts had to say about restaurants,...
January 4th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More

10 New Year’s Resolutions Designed to Jumpstart Your Small Business in 2011

10 New Year’s Resolutions Designed to Jumpstart Your Small Business in 2011
Happy holidays! As we wrap up the books for 2010, now is the perfect time to begin planning how you’ll take 2011 to the next level. I’ve compiled a list of 10 New Year’s resolutions for your small business. 1. Build a plan to succeed. If you want to be successful, you have to have a plan....
December 29th, 2010 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Retail 2010: The Year in Review

Retail 2010: The Year in Review
A year ago, when we were thinking about retail in 2010, we looked for glimmers of uptick, worried that some businesses might not make it, and girded our loins for more of the same. Well, 2010 wasn’t as bad as we thought and in some sectors it was pretty good. As a matter of fact, the numbers coming...
December 22nd, 2010 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Universitas to Foster Collaboration Between Creatives, Innovators

Universitas to Foster Collaboration Between Creatives, Innovators
The Universitas Manifesto The greatest cities in the world —Florence, Paris, Athens— were hothouses of creativity and innovation. The very environment of these cities lured artists, scientists, philosophers, choreographers, entrepreneurs, and writers. Gathering in salons, cafes and other collaborative...
December 13th, 2010 | Expert Perspective | Read More
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