Startup Weekend Columbus 2011 – Registration Now Open

The 2011 edition of Startup Weekend takes place October 7th through the 9th at the Loann Crane Center for Design at the Columbus College of Art & Design. The purpose of Startup Weekend is to get a variety of creative minds into one room to dream up business concepts and collaborate on a speed-development...

August 4th, 2011 | Upcoming Events | Read More

Local business The Computer Lab helps you save money

In our third installment of Dollars & Sense, The Computer Lab’s Rosa Huff shares the various ways she’s cut costs and increased profits at the laptop and personal computer repair and sales business in Worthington. The Computer Lab is owned and operated by Rosa and her husband, Tom Huff....

August 4th, 2011 | Dollars & Sense | Read More

The Metropreneur Celebrates First Anniversary

The Metropreneur launched one year ago today with a clear mission: to strengthen the entrepreneurial environment in Central Ohio and support its small business community. Our varied editorial content has been instrumental in helping us meet those challenges. To date, we’ve published 290 stories,...

August 3rd, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Glossary for Entrepreneurs

Have you ever heard or read a business-related word and had no idea what it means? We’re sure you’re not alone. That’s why The Metropreneur has compiled the following list of 20 terms and buzzwords we think you’ll find helpful. Take a few minutes to expand your entrepreneurial...

August 2nd, 2011 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

Columbus-based Webbed Marketing Acquired by Fathom Online Marketing in Cleveland

Local online marketing first Webbed Marketing was recently acquired by Fathom Online Marketing of Cleveland. The company will retain their offices located in Columbus, and has plans for further expansion in Central Ohio. Webbed Founder Bill Balderaz spoke to us in April about how his company keeps their...

August 1st, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

How to Buy Health Insurance for Your Employees

To offer health insurance or not to offer health insurance− it’s a decision small business owners face the minute they take on employees. And it’s a decision they shouldn’t take lightly. Why? Health insurance generally attracts workers, keeps them around, and boosts morale and productivity. “Companies...

August 1st, 2011 | How-To Guides | Read More

Roundup: Insight Bank, Kickstarter & more

The Ohio Department of Development is accepting “statements of interest” from existing or potential business incubators that want money from the Ohio New Entrepreneur fund. [Read More] Over the last five years, Ohio lawmakers have revamped the state’s tax structure to create a profit-friendly...

July 30th, 2011 | Weekend News Roundup | Read More

Business owners looking for Short North space have a new online resource

Business owners in the market for retail or office space in the Short North can now turn to ShortNorth.org for property listings. The website, which was relaunched July 16, currently features listings for 16 spaces at 14 locations within the one-mile stretch of shops, restaurants and galleries bordered...

July 29th, 2011 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More