Inside Business articles from May 2003

Inside Business archives from May 2003

In the spotlight. (Publisher's Column).(new editorial director for this publication)
May 1, 2003... At Inside Business, we take pride in giving you the behind-the-scenes scoop on the movers and shakers in the corporate and small-business community of Northeast Ohio. We're sometimes a little shy, however, about discussing our own success....

Stand-up guy. (Passions).(Comedian Chris Hegedus)
May 1, 2003... Stand up and be funny. Not many people are willing to try it. Very few are any good at it. Chris Hegedus isn't giving up his day job, but he's willing to take the chance -- and the heckling and catcalls -- that come with an...

Name droppers: legal firms strengthen brands by cutting proper names. (Law).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... William Shakespeare may have asked "What's in a name?" but it's lawyers who have an answer. Some local law firms have begun to recognize the brand value in the unofficial shorthand designated to their often lengthy corporate monikers. The...

Battling ghosts in the machines. (Technology).
May 1, 2003... Sajay Rai worries about zombies. Not the flesh-eating undead popularized by the cult classic Night of the Living Dead, but dormant, lethal programs believed hidden within countless lines of code that run the automated operations of the nation's...

Are you frustrating your web site customers? Our FREE analysis will help you find out.
May 1, 2003... A recent study has shown that customers' online expectations have risen dramatically over the last few years. Customers are quick to reject any web site that hasn't kept up with the times. Expectations are even higher for btob where 89 percent...

Wheels of change: expect Northeast Ohio to transform along with the auto industry, Robert Ebert says. (Five Questions).
May 1, 2003... Robert Ebert says "car" was the first word out of his mouth as an infant. However, Ebert didn't grow up to be an auto executive or a gear head. Instead, he holds Baldwin-Wallace College's Buckliom Endowed Chair in Economics, specializing in the...

Community Impact Awards. (Working the Room).
May 1, 2003... A host of community champions were applauded at Dominion East Ohio's Community Impact Awards ceremony in February. The event, held at The Club at Key Center in Cleveland, honored seven Northeast Ohio organizations that brightened their...

Akron Sales and Marketing Awards. (Working the Room).(Sales & Marketing Executives Association of Akron held its annual National Sales and Marketing Month Awards Program)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Sales and marketing excellence was toasted in Akron. The Sales & Marketing Executives Association of Akron held its annual National Sales and Marketing Month Awards Program in February at the Radisson Hotel Akron City Centre. Thomas J....

Cleveland Sales and Marketing Awards. (Working the Room).
May 1, 2003... Cleveland's sales and marketing leaders were honored at the Distinguished Sales and Marketing Awards in February. The Cleveland Sales and Marketing Executives Association recognized K. Michael Benz, president and CEO of United Way Services,...

Cleveland's Internet success. (Inside-business.com).(AmericanGreetings.com and sister companies Egreetings.com and BlueMountain.com have had 2 mil paid subscriptions since early 2000)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... AmericanGreetings.com should be the test case and poster child for all content-based Web sites that are considering switching from free to subscription-based. AG.com and its sister companies -- Egreetings.com and BlueMountain.com -- have...

What's in storage? Nothing, if you don't take certain steps. (eIndustry).
May 1, 2003... I have a disk of computer graphics that were shown on the scoreboard at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in the late 1970s. It contains images that Tribe fans would instantly recognize, such as Chief Wahoo swinging three huge bats with his...

Conducting the dreaded review: with a little organization, it's not that bad. (Customer Service).
May 1, 2003... A universal truth in companies both big and small is that most people hate to do the dreaded review. Monitoring and communicating our opinions of how employees are doing -- and whether their performances are up to par -- is such a subjective...

Ensuring prosperity. (Governor's Column).(Column)
May 1, 2003... We are proud to offer a passage from the Governor's Golumn, which ran in Ohio Entrepreneur within the spring edition Ohio Business Magazine. Going statewide now offers us the ability to better provide access to all the services that you need to...

Mission: possible; author Jeanne Coughlin knows the pain of being an entrepreneur, making her the perfect adviser. (Leaders).(Biography)
May 1, 2003... Jeanne Coughlin had the drive, the enthusiasm and the business plan. All she needed was the capital. Like many new entrepreneurs, Coughlin underestimated how much money she needed when launching her consulting business 10 years ago. So when...

Reputation counts. (Lessons Learned).(personal service and a good reputation is the focus of Labyrinth Management Group )
May 1, 2003... Labyrinth Management Group has been helping companies find their way for almost three years. This was the hope of the company's founder and managing principal, Lance S. Traves, 42. Founded inAugust2000, the Medina-based company is a strategic...

Computer training on wheels. (Roundup).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... OBERLIN -- Do you or your staff need to brush up on computer skills? The Lorain joint Vocational School mobile-training units can come to you for help. The units, which are a converted motor home and a trailer, each have 12 computer stations...

Build your business plan. (Roundup).
May 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- A Business Plan Clinic will be held May 30 from 2 to 4.30 p.m. at the Business Information Center, 1720 Eclid Ave, Cleveland The result of this session will be * A completed outline of a business plan. * An...

Camp site offers learning. (Roundup).(CAMP Inc. offers online training programs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- Manufacturers can now learn from the comfort of their own homes thanks to CAMP Inc's online training programs. CAMP-US.org is a site devoted to offering high-quality, web-based e-learning that focuses on manufacturing issues.

Fast facts.(on small businesses)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... FACT: There are 22 million small businesses in the United States FACT: Small businesses -- those with less than 500 employees, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration -- represent 99 percent of all American companies....

Recommended reading. (Roundup).(High Tech Start Up. The Complete Handbook for Creating Successful New High Tech Companies)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... COLUMBUS -- Want to know how to start a successful high-tech company? Omeris Bioscience Learning Center recommends reading John L. Nesheim's High Tech Start Up. The Complete Handbook for Creating Successful New High Tech Companies (Simon &...

Hispanic business leaders honored. (Roundup).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- The Hispanic Business Association held its 21st Annual Awards Banquet on April 25 at the Cleveland Downtown Marriott at Key Center. The event honored exemplary Hispanic entrepreneurs corporate and public partners and other...

Rise and shine. (Roundup).(Lorain County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an event for early risers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... ELYRIA -- The Small Business Development Center of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an event for early risers May 8 at TGI Friday's at Westfield Shoppingtown Midway. Come enjoy a continental breakfast and have the opportunity...

Heights Chamber offers workshop. (Roundup).(Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... CLEVELAND HEIGHTS -- As part of its breakfast series, the Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop on how to increase marketing effectiveness. The breakfast is to be at 8 a.m. June 19 at the Chamber on Lee Road. For more...

A guide for Entrepreneurs.(Directory)
May 1, 2003... EDUCATION/UNIVERSITIES Baldwin-Wallace College Entrepreneurship Center (440) 826-3331 www.bw.edu Contact: Sandy Stark The Entrepreneurship Center puts B-W's combination of theory and practical application to work for...

The more you give: warehouse king Phil Maynard does good while doing well. (Regional Focus: Akron).(ASW Services' owner)(Biography)
May 1, 2003... Phil Maynard doesn't fly under the radar. He soars under the radar. Over the past three and a half decades, Maynard has gone from the truck docks, loading and unloading freight at night for $2 an hour, to the corner office as owner of...

A house for all seasons.(Stan Hywet Hall Foundation gets 200,000 visitors annually for the Seiberling home)
May 1, 2003... Many wealthy Americans like Frank A. Seiberling, cofounder of both Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Seiberling Rubber companies, built lavish residences in the country. In 1910, Seiberling began to purchase thousands of acres just outside Akron,...

Non Nobis Solum.(Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is a historical museum and community gathering place)
May 1, 2003... When the Seiberlings placed the Latin motto, "Non Nobis Solum' or "Not For Us Alone," above their door, it was prophetic. Today, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is not simply a historical museum to tour but a community gathering place for visitors,...

Become a Stan Hywet Corporate Partner.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Corporate partnerships with Stan Hywet allow your company to invest in initiatives that enhance Stan Hywet's value to the community. Scholarship programs, summer camps for children, preservation of historic structures and restoration projects...

Not just for dad: from crank starts to cruise control.(Stan Hywet will hold the 46th Annual Antique, Classic & Collector Car Show)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... It was the first public event to be held on the grounds of Stan Hywet and it continues to be a family favorite. This Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, more than 350 museum-quality vehicles will appear at the 46th Annual Antique, Classic &...

Preserving the past: after 600 years, even the highest quality furnishings begin to show signs of age.(Stan Hywet Hall is examined)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Seiberlings decorated the interiors of Stan Hywet Hall with as many period-specific furnishings and fine and decorative art pieces as they could find. Centuries later, many of the antiques and artwork must be carefully preserved in order to...

Architectural Restoration and Renovation Consultants.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... To address the hundreds of inquiries and requests regarding restoration and renovation of historic structures, Stan Hywet has launched a new for-profit subsidiary called Architectural Restoration and Renovation Consultants, Inc (ARRC). ...

Drive time: the voices of Northeast Ohio Golf look to take their show to the next level. (Golf 2003).
May 1, 2003... On Sunday nights at 7. drivers trolling the AM dial on the car radio come across two male voices at the 1100 mark. It's WTAM, the station that blasts to 38 U.S. states and half of Canada, and the subject is golf. The hosts are Russ Jeske and...

The captain: local legend Bob Lewis leads the U.S. Walker Cup team.(Welded Tubes Inc.'s boss)(Biography)
May 1, 2003... For Bob Lewis, boss at Welded Tubes Inc. in Pepper Pike, a successful business allows him to compete at the highest levels of amateur golf. He is the nonplaying captain of the Walker Cup team, the best amateur golfers the United States can...

10 for 18: hit these courses for a mix of business and pleasure.(golf courses)
May 1, 2003... Golf and business go together like shots and beers, kids and puppies, grits and hot sauce, daffodils and spring, Lucy and Desi. More succinctly, they are naturals. The joy of business golf is the relationship-building. The atmosphere...

Club pros: Westfield Group uses its golf course to reach out to key clients and stakeholders. (Golf 2003).
May 1, 2003... If any game offers a bigger, more welcoming buffet than golf, what game could it be? Think about it. Perfect strangers who share an appreciation for golf can instantly converse like fraternity brother. Golf outings are the warm-weather...

Executive leader board.(Illustration)
May 1, 2003... EXECUTIVE LEADER BOARD These handicaps of Northeast Ohio executives were obtained from the Golf Handicap and Information Network's Web site (www.ghin.com). Executive USGA (handicap) Title,...

Golf in Northeast Ohio.(country clubs and golf courses)
May 1, 2003... Hawthorne Valley Country Club 27840 Aurora Road Solon, OH 44139 (440) 232-1400 www.hawthornevalleycc.com Affectionately known as the "Hill to Hill," No. 14 represents the signature hole for Hawthorne Valley Country Club....

2003 Manny Awards.
May 1, 2003... HERE'S SOME IMAGERY to illustrate manufacturing success in Northeast Ohio this year: A dejected work force and an abandoned mill are fired up to make steel again. The assets of a bankrupt company are bought and transformed into a $2 billion...

New rubber city, OH: the University of Akron is at the crest of an economic-development tidal wave. (Raising the Roof).
May 1, 2003... From the bird's-eye vantage point atop Bulger Residence Hall, Ken Stapleton points out Akron's new downtown landscape. To the University of Akron's southeast, at the perimeter of the campus' green athletic fields, Stapleton zeros in on...

Real deal: answers from commercial real estate gurus. (Raising the Roof).
May 1, 2003... Q: What ennviromental issues are there to commercial real estate deals? A: "Environmental issues are a growing concern for real estate operations involved in mergers with or acquisitions of large portfolios," says Marsh's Jay Moroscak....

Confidence sells: "stay focused on your objectives because they will lead you to your goals". (One2Watch).(Interview)
May 1, 2003... Motto: "Plan your work and work your plan; if you work hard you can play hard." Hero: "Roberto Clemente. He never added more bricks to the walls he broke down." How can we better facilitate Hispanic businesses in N.E. Ohio? ...