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Increased demand for apartments impacting smaller developers

Increased demand for apartments impacting smaller developers
For many, homeownership −an integral part the American dream for decades− has lost its allure. Potential buyers recognize that the commitment to homeownership makes it difficult to move for employment opportunities, says Mark Wood, president of Wood Companies. And at a time when unemployment rates...
October 22nd, 2012 | Trendspotting | Read More

Mike Figliuolo of thoughtLEADERS LLC: Your Questions Answered

Mike Figliuolo of thoughtLEADERS LLC: Your Questions Answered
About a year ago, Mike Figliuolo wrote an article for The Metropreneur about how to build trust with employees. As managing director at Columbus-based thoughtLEADERS LLC, which provides training and coaching to managers, executives and employees to help fill job-related skill gaps, it’s a topic...
October 17th, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions | Read More

Gerber LLC helps entrepreneurs identify, meet goals

Gerber LLC helps entrepreneurs identify, meet goals
At an age when most young people can barely think beyond their plans for Saturday night, Randall Gerber was plotting his path to entrepreneurship. Gerber had been working as a financial advisor for two years when he wrote the business plan for what would become Gerber LLC. His goal was straightforward...
October 16th, 2012 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

At Work: Converting an old church to another use

At Work: Converting an old church to another use
John Hoffman, co-owner of Columbus Camera Group. Adapting a building for a use other than what it was intended is not always easy, but always appreciated. The Columbus Camera Group has had its business inside a church that was originally home to the North Congregational. Later, the building housed the...
October 15th, 2012 | At Work | Read More

Linkedin Endorsements: What You Need To Know About Being Endorsed

Linkedin Endorsements: What You Need To Know About Being Endorsed
LinkedIn has been upgrading its site consistently for a few months now, and one of their newest features is the Endorsement. In short, a quick way to acclaim your connections for their listed professional skills and areas of expertise. A one-click recommendation. That’s right. The section you loaded...
October 12th, 2012 | Tips of the Trade | Read More

Victorian Village Guest House talks Experience Columbus membership

Victorian Village Guest House talks Experience Columbus membership
After 30 years in the banking industry, Lisa Craig Morton was ready for a change. Then, in the midst of the 2008 economic downturn, she learned that her bank job was being eliminated. It was time to try something new. “I’d often thought about doing something like a bed and breakfast or guest...
October 11th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More

Removing manual processes can be a wise business decision

Removing manual processes can be a wise business decision
Unless you are an artisan or craftsman, manual processes in your business are bad. Manual processes create inefficiencies, increased costs, and negative customer experiences. Small and mid-sized companies don’t remove manual processes because they don’t know how and believe it will be too...
October 10th, 2012 | Articles, Small Business Technology | Read More

Buttercream Wonderland delivers desserts to your door

Buttercream Wonderland delivers desserts to your door
For years, Hailey Kolman enthusiastically made desserts for friends and family. Then in 2010, while Kolman was working as a pastry chef, she teamed with Jennifer Ammons to sell her treats on a small scale. The response from customers was encouraging, so in September −after a year of planning− the...
October 9th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More
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