Inside Business articles from June 2004

Inside Business archives from June 2004

Fear the unknown.(Editor's Column)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... If you're like most executives and entrepreneurs, you pride yourself on knowing your market inside and out. You know which products are moving, which competitors are struggling, which customers can be counted on for pilot projects--and which...

How 'bout these apples?(Frontlines)(Johnny Applestix)
June 1, 2004... The past year has been like a fairy tale for Mark Kuperman and Tony Dellamano. "I'll be the first to admit it's been easy," Dellamano says. Easy, maybe, but hardly dull. The masterminds behind Johnny Applestix, a food venture...

Thrill ride.(Frontlines)
June 1, 2004... This summer, you may find Carole Sanderson doing one of two things: poring over licensing agreements as a business partner at Beachwood-based Herschman Architechs Inc., or dropping into freefall on a roller coaster, careening round loops and...

Good feedback.(Frontlines)(partnerships)
June 1, 2004... Some might say the turning point for Youngstown-based Turning Technologies LLC came when it landed a deal in February with Thomson Higher Education, the world's second-largest textbook producer. Others argue it came more recently, when the...

Phase out.(By The Numbers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... No one wants to be "phased out" of a job. However, an increasing number of workers creeping up on retirement are considering the prospects of a phased retirement. For some, it would not only supplement their retirement incomes, but also...

Going up?(Frontlines)(Ryze Cleveland Network)
June 1, 2004... Reaching for that next rung up the ladder? Then get sophisticated--the Ryze Cleveland Network is combining the efficiency of online social networking with old-fashioned palm pressing and cocktails to bring people together. Though its...

Regionalism on the brain.(The Web)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The regional government debate continued at The City Club on April 28. A forum featuring three veterans of county governance originally asked the question "Should county government be reformed?" Because that was answered within the first...

Depends on whom you ask.(The Web)(National Policy Research Council)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Forbes Magazine placed Cleveland as the 125th best city for business in its annual rankings. The National Policy Research Council, a Washington, D.C.-based group that provides data and analysis to government officials, ranked Cleveland as the...

Spinnovation: the Entreprenerd expounds on the merits and challenges of innovation.(E-Industry)
June 1, 2004... Information technology (IT) has received some bad press in the past few years. Nicholas Carr started it all by claiming in the Harvard Business Review that since IT is everywhere and all businesses use it, it's not a strategic advantage...

Biz links.(Directory)
June 1, 2004... Biz Links ADVERTISING AGENCY WhiteSpace Creative (330) 762-9320 www.whitespace-creative.com AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION Colortone Staging & (440) 914-9500 www.colortone.com Rentals Hughie's Audio-Visual ...

The Ohio Almanac[TM]; the only Ohio reference you'll ever need.(New!)
June 1, 2004... Of course, the new 3rd Edition of The Ohio Almanac[TM] gives you all of the facts--history, politics, education, business, arts, geography, culture, religion, cities, environment, counties--it's all here. But there's more. We give you the...

Has your organization or company made history?(New!)
June 1, 2004... If your company, town, school, church, or organization has made a name for itself, why not join CINTAS, Crown, Ronald McDonald Charities, Iams, Trinity Episcopal Church, Cincinnati Public Library, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Elder High...

The art of interviewing: here's five easy steps to improving your process.(Customer Service)
June 1, 2004... In today's marketplace we have plenty of average people, but few who are really outstanding. Don't believe me? Ask any CEO. The skill of interviewing will take a little time to get used to, since we all love to talk and it is harder to...

A close call; management, workers, and a region came together to save the GM Lordstown plant.(Regional Focus » Mahoning Valley)
June 1, 2004... Few people outside the Mahoning Valley know that the General Motors Corp. plant in Lordstown was nearly lost. Labor strife, soaring manufacturing costs, and quality problems gave the plant a bad rep at the corporate offices in Detroit during...

Money. Risk. Return? Venture capitalist Jamie Ireland of Early Stage Partners says there's plenty of money in Northeast Ohio. But are you good enough to get it?(Cover Interview)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... YOU'RE an entrepreneur with an idea in mind and a business plan in hand. What next? You make a point to see Jamie Ireland. Many consider the managing partner of Early Stage Partners LP the dean of venture capital in Northeast...

The fun factor: your office in a slump? Finger painting. Drum circles. Laugh tracks. It's all in a day's work for creative consultants.(Mental Exercises Stimulate Success)
June 1, 2004... Your company faces some serious problems. Communication has broken down. There's mayhem in the sales department. Downsizing is an option you shudder to consider. As your company's leader, it's time to get serious. It's time to break out the...

Center of assistance: the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center can provide your employees with critical knowledge.(Resources)
June 1, 2004... Linda Bear wanted to streamline operations for the five Cleveland Ear, Nose and Throat Clinics she manages across Northeast Ohio. Before she set things in stone, she and three of her managers visited the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center...

In the heart of watermelon country.(Director's Column)(Column)
June 1, 2004... I heard recently this comment about regional economic development from one of our chamber of commerce presidents: "I'm all for regionalism--as long as the company we're chasing locates here." Of course, "here" means his community. My...

Tracking a solution.(Success Stories)(Bird Dog Contact Services LLC)
June 1, 2004... Jeff Edwards knows the pain of managing data, so he's developed a cure." We take the headache [away]," he says. His company, Bird Dog Contact Services LLC, was born in April 2003 with the financial hacking of a few close friends and the...

Brown bag it.(Roundup)
June 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- Business Advisers of Cleveland (BAC) and the Cleveland Public Library regularly present free, informative seminars for business owners. An expert panel of successful, retired executives from BAC is on hand to answer questions and...

Golf outing.(Roundup)
June 1, 2004... BEACHWOOD -- The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 13th Annual Golf Classic on June 21 at Acacia Country Club in Lyndhurst. Come enjoy a full day of golf, beginning at 10:30 a.m., with lunch and dinner. If you don't play golf, you...

U. of Akron in the rankings.(Roundup)(University of Akron)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... AKRON -- The University of Akron's College of Business Administration has been ranked in the first tier of the top 50 regional business schools in the country offering entrepreneurship studies by Entrepreneur Magazine. More than 800...

Hear all about it.(Roundup)
June 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- Come network with COSE and Greater Cleveland Partnership members and key personnel at a membership orientation from 3:30 to S:30 p.m. on June 17 at the Greater Cleveland Partnership's headquarters on Public Square. New,...

Ohio Entrepreneur roadmap.(Directory)
June 1, 2004... Ohio Entrepreneur is a partnership of companies, universities and economic development organizations dedicated to providing access to the information and services entrepreneurs need to start, locate and expand their businesses in Ohio. ...

Equipping the road warrior; on-the-go execs name their must-have travel items.(Guide to: executive travel)
June 1, 2004... Few things annoy Chardon resident William Selent more than slow, unorganized airport lines. As the manager of North America field service for California-based laser manufacturer Coherent Inc., Selent spends more time in airports than be...

Resort.(Guide to: travel resource directory)(Sawmill Creek Resort and Conference Center)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SAWMILL CREEK RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER (419) 433-3800 WWW.SAWMILLCREEK.COM Since opening in 1973, our unique Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole lakeshore course has matured into one of Ohio's great resort courses. While you...

Hotel/meeting facility.(Guide to: travel resource directory)(Intercontinental Hotel & Conference Center Cleveland)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER CLEVELAND 9801 CARNEGIE AVE. CLEVELAND, OH 44106 (877) 707-8999 (216) 707-4168 WWW.CLEVELAND.INTERCONTI.COM From its nearly 300 elegantly appointed guestrooms...

Putting a price on content; as the internet matures, how can Web sites begin charging for what they offer?(Websource)
June 1, 2004... You get what you pay for That truism seems to apply almost everywhere except on the World Wide Web. People are used to going to a Web site and accessing great information--for free. We don't expect our cable TV or newspaper or other...

DigiKnow.(Websource)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... (216) 292-7259 * www.digiknow. com * info@digiknow.com DigiKnow is among the largest Internet marketing and technology companies in the Midwest. Clients nationwide Offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Houston, Dallas. Leverage the power of...

Lunar Cow.(Websource)(Unicall International Inc.'s online marketing services streamlined)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... (800) 594-9620 * www.lunarcow.com Unicall International Inc. is an inbound and outbound call center that specializes in business to business telemarketing and call center outsourcing engagements. Lunar Cow has developed Unicall's online...

Cleveland.com.(Websource)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... (216) 291-2050 * www.cleveland.com * Web site pictured: www.cleveland.com/jobs Find the most qualified local candidates by using the Best Local Jobs section of cleveland.com Talented people will see your job postings, your logo, your...

DigitalDay Creative Group.(Websource)(www.swwallpaper.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cleveland: (330) 908-3454 * Akron: (330) 657-2565 * www.DDCG.com Web site pictured: www.swwallpaper.com With a design fitting its premium brand, straightforward navigation, and a back end that delivers multiple searches on more than...

Nonprofit precautions: attorneys advise nonprofit groups to follow the mandates of Sarbanes-Oxley as they strive for greater financial transparency.(Guide to: law)
June 1, 2004... Nearly four years ago, Daniel Wiant single-handedly changed the way the American Cancer Society's Ohio Division approached its books. He wasn't a visionary leader. He was a crook. In April 2001, giant, the division's chief...

Expert advice: legal counsel from the pros.(Ask The Experts)
June 1, 2004... Q: SHOULD SMALLER-CAP PUBLIC COMPANIES GO PRIVATE? A: "Several governance requirements for public companies are smart business practices," says Mary Ann Jorgenson of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP. "However, for many smaller companies,...

2004 NorTech Innovation Awards.(Special Section)
June 1, 2004... A region's success can be measured by the innovations it produces. In Northeast Ohio, innovations abound in virtually every industry. "The thing I find intriguing about Cleveland and Northeast Ohio is the variety of businesses and...