When looking at Akron carefully one cannot help but notice it's brilliant location to rivers, water, large cities and middle class consumer spending populations. With Canton to the South, high-end and growing Fairlawn to the North, Kent State and University of Ohio both a stones throw; the potential for any business is quite apparent. There are 160 trucking companies many of which are located in the area due to its proximity to large markets on a major freeway. Everything you want is there or can be delivered within days.
The Akron Chamber of Commerce was quite active with over 1900 members. Which has helped fuel small business growth, although of the 1950 businesses which started in 1998-2001, that same period posted some 1600 small business failures in the region, such a drop off rate is staggering and scary. Some say this was due to Wal-Marts and Box store growth on the South and North side of town causing regional shopping draw, some other problems being the worse than normal weather and the rain late into Spring. And of course the decade and a half paradigm shift in Manufacturing sector and the bust of the tech bubble and recent telecom layoffs which did hit Cleveland hard.
Today there is nothing but growth; housing, business, jobs and even manufacturing sector is rebounding. Surprising what a few tax cuts and some good economic development sense can do when you allow it to run its course. You may wish to look at the Akron and surrounding markets for expansion of your company or to add outlets. Akron has three in the green and it's all good.
"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.worldthinktank.net/wttbbs
personalized cleaning services Des Plaines ..Many companies are reluctant to dive into outsourcing ocean because... Read More
Possibly THE most frequently asked question of me is "What... Read More
This week I coached a wonderfully lovely woman I'll call... Read More
One of the difficulties we face in our industrialized age... Read More
The first task before hiring a contractor for home remodeling... Read More
Too much goal setting and strategic planning can leave you... Read More
If you are in the parking business and own or... Read More
"Begin with the end in mind," says Stephen Covey in... Read More
When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More
Here's a really simple way to make sure your plans... Read More
The decision to sell, or not to sell your business... Read More
Some analysts credit [Larry] Ellison with anticipating the consolidation in... Read More
Businesses tend to avoid doing their annual business plan thinking... Read More
By cranking up others development to meet your business needs,... Read More
You have invested a lot of time and energy on... Read More
This will make some people angry as hell, but it's... Read More
Let us look at a few of the big distribution... Read More
A strategic alliance is when two or more businesses join... Read More
Running a business, whether it be an offline multi-billion dollar... Read More
All investors greatly desire and are motivated by a clear... Read More
If you've ever listened to Warren Buffett talk about investing,... Read More
Where would your business be without a proper plan? A... Read More
I read once that something like 30 percent of all... Read More
Writing a business plan is an essential part of the... Read More
I am surprised how few sales professionals, independent consultants, and... Read More
family-safe home cleaners Arlington Heights ..Diversify - to make diverse, give variety, to balance, to... Read More
Business plan financial projections seem daunting because they are so... Read More
The University of Exeter in the United Kingdom recently published... Read More
You know you need a business plan. You probably realize... Read More
When developing the competition section of your business plan, companies... Read More
Strategic alliances are increasing at a rapid rate. It is... Read More
While writing an article recently on effective ways to bridge... Read More
The day you decide to take the plunge and work... Read More
1. Largest Selection -One way that you can make your... Read More
Twice a year, Bill Gates goes to a remote island... Read More
If you are a manufacturer wanting to use your business... Read More
Whether you are seeking capital for your company or are... Read More
What gets measured gets done.How do you keep your business... Read More
The new check cashing instant clearing will take some time... Read More
Can you imagine going on a road trip without knowing... Read More
Conventional wisdom has it that there are only three ways... Read More
One of the key challenges for any business is to... Read More
Richard L. Daft one of the country's recognized academic leadership... Read More
From time to time there seems to be a flurry... Read More
"Did you hear what your competitor is doing?" This question... Read More
Succession planning, like any business acumen, is both an art... Read More
Six Sigma is becoming a proven approach for businesses and... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains fits horizontal markets clientele and in case... Read More
What do Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Allen, Anthony Robbins, Andrew... Read More
Note to Rite Aid and CVS: It's not about the... Read More
Strategic Planning |