By: Gina Schenk and Tara Manis from Western & Southern Life   Running your own business can make you feel like the ringmaster of a three-ring circus. The upside of this? There's never a dull moment. The downside? Same as the upside. The trick to avoid being trampled by a wayward … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? Fear's Confections Gourmet Brownies and Sweets. We hand-make 23 flavors of brownies and a wide variety of chocolates and candies, as well as carry local coffees and teas and local art. How did you come up with your business idea? I was laid off from my engineering … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? Envisage Architecture is an architecture firm that focuses on Retail and Commercial clients who are interested in growing their business and increasing revenues in an era where customers are looking for a unique and meaningful experience.  We are the only architecture … [Read more...]

By: Katie Melnick Fizz Creative Branding Studio Often times when we first start working with our clients, we find that there seems to be confusion as to “What is a brand?” and “What is a logo?” We thought we’d unpack the differences between these two very different things. A brand is much more … [Read more...]

Learn about the different types of insurance you’ll need to protect your small business and your employees. We explore the different types of insurance you may need when starting a new company. By Brigid Connor, AmVenture Insurance Agency, Inc. Small business insurance for startups and new … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? Courage to Caregivers is a new nonprofit serving Northeast Ohio. Our mission is to provide hope, support, and courage to caregivers, family members and loved ones of those living with mental illness with a focus on personal health and wellness provided in a positive … [Read more...]

How did you come up with your business idea? I had had my food truck for several years and was ready to expand.  I didn't want to do a full blown C'est Cheese restaurant, so the idea for Share Cheesebar came from my love of cheese shops and bistros around the country that I had been to. I took some … [Read more...]

Welcome to the new monthly column “What’s The SCORE” provided by Greater Cincinnati SCORE.  SCORE is an all-volunteer organization of career business professionals and executives dedicated to using our real-life skills and experiences to help you and your small business. Greater Cincinnati SCORE, … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? Coastline Bowls is ‘The Exotically Fresh Café’. A mobile super fruit café featuring #Exoticallyfresh Acai and Pitaya bowls! How did you come up with your business idea? I had a great opportunity, through work, to live in California! Dreaming of living at the … [Read more...]