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At Zinner, we regard ourselves as fortunate to have worked with several of the best multi-generational businesses in Northeast Ohio. It’s always rewarding to see a highly successful business passed into the hands of a willing and able successor who continues to lead it.

 

In May, we informed you the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) would be issuing $1.5B in rebates to employers; and true to their word, many local employers have started receiving rebate checks in the mail.

The BWC is issuing rebates equal to 88% of the employer’s 2018 premiums (for the period running July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.)

 

A bookkeeper can be one of the most important hires your organization ever makes. A good bookkeeper can keep you on the straight and narrow. A bad one can take you off the rails.

There are key skills and attributes you should look for when hiring a bookkeeper; here are 10 of the most important:

 

As speculation about the state of the world economy continues, many companies are beginning to think about how to grow their revenues. One of the best places to start is to mine your current roster of clients.

Studies suggest that existing clients are 50% more likely to buy from an existing vendor. Selling to your current clients can reduce your cost of sales, reduce the time of your sales cycle and improve margins. Here are a few ideas on how to grow revenues from your existing clients:

 

Whether your children (or grandchildren) are 2 or 20, there’s one big thing probably weighing on your mind: How to pay for college. You’re not alone. According to recent studies, 42% of parents surveyed say their top money concern is paying for their child’s education.

The figures are daunting. Estimates project the cost of yearly tuition at a private college will be over $130,000 per year by the time today's grade schoolers reach college. The key to tackling these overwhelming figures is to have a strategy and long-term approach to saving for higher education.

 

Zinner & Co. is pleased to sponsor and support Cleveland Play House's production of “Into the Breeches!” which runs September 14th through October 6th, 2019.

Set in World War 2, “Into the Breeches!” is the story of a group of inspired women who must fight to keep the theater alive during the war, while the men fight overseas.

 

There's a threat called Phishing and it can put your entire organization at risk. Phishing, a technique malefactors use to steal sensitive information such as user names and passwords, is a growing segment of crime.

Phishing typically involves the use of an authentic-looking email or website that prompts you to enter sensitive data that can be used to hack or hijack your business's systems. Phishing techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more difficult to spot and prevent.

 

At one point or another, you’ve probably been asked to complete a survey after visiting a business. Many businesses even offer incentives such as discounts on future purchases or entries into drawings for prizes. These firms invest heavily to hear your feedback, but is it worth it?

Not-for-profits are different from for-profit businesses, but one of their commonalities is the need for high levels of service and ongoing engagement with clients.

 

One of the fastest and most effective ways to gain momentum and market share is through the acquisition of a competitor. Acquiring a competitor has two distinct advantages – it allows you to eliminate competition; and it allows you to gain new products, customers and employees.

Earlier this year, we shared some of our favorite books (see part 1 and part 2) and the response was quite favorable, so we thought we’d share a few more.