Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Using Lawyers

I am going to tell you something that goes against my professional self-interest: the secret to lowering your demand for legal services. It goes without saying that it is in a business’s best interest not to spend more on lawyers than is necessary. Money spent on lawyers is money that cannot be...

February 16th, 2012 | Metropreneurial Legal Insights | Read More

Cancelled: UpTech offers $100,000 in seed capital to Ohio startups

UpTech is a nonprofit entity affiliated with several economic development agencies in the Cincinnati region, and they’re in Columbus today to provide more information about their startup accelerator program. One hundred thousand dollars in seed capital is available through the program for 10 startup...

February 15th, 2012 | Upcoming Events | Read More

At Work: A look at Sweet Stella Designs’ studio space

Amy Neiwirth is having a great year. She recently moved into a new apartment, which allowed her to bring her jewelry and art studio back into her home, she sold nearly 500 pieces of jewelry in 2011, and she’s gotten lots of publicity− most notably, a mention in The Official Bicentennial Guide...

February 15th, 2012 | At Work | Read More

Gay matchmaking company launches in Columbus

Gay and lesbian singles in the city have a new matchmaking resource: Q-Vault. Founded by Nicci Sprouse, Joel Diaz and Jason Gonzales, Q-Vault is designed to facilitate quality introductions and, hopefully, many happy relationships along the way. “Everyone wants to be in a relationship and be loved,”...

February 14th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More

Locally brewed Luna Kombucha is a hit with consumers

One local man has turned his passion for kombucha into a product whose popularity is growing at a substantial rate, especially considering it’s only been on shelves since August. Michael Iannarino, founder of Luna Kombucha, began having digestive problems five years ago. After doing a little Internet...

February 13th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More

Business branding, design is best left to the pros

As many of our readers know, starting a business can be difficult. In the early stages, entrepreneurs are often working with a limited budget, and hiring a firm to do branding and design work can seem like an inefficient use of resources. Perhaps unsurprisingly, experts in those fields disagree. They...

February 10th, 2012 | Tips of the Trade | Read More

Camelot Cellars hosts unique events designed to support local charities

It’s been a year since Janine Aquino took ownership of Camelot Cellars and what a year it has been. The Short North boutique winery and wine bar has been totally renovated, the wine menu has been revamped, and its wines have won more than 30 awards. After accomplishing so much in just one year,...

February 9th, 2012 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

CCAD MindShop incubator to help creative businesses

Columbus College of Art & Design’s new MindShop will open this fall on the first floor of the school’s Design Studios on Broad at 390 E. Broad St. In addition to being an incubator for arts-related businesses, the MindShop will also serve as a hub through which businesses, government...

February 8th, 2012 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More