Topic: Columbus (Ohio)

Cinema Ohio

The co-founder of the Drexel theatre chain in Columbus talks about starting the business, the movie industry, and his love of art-house film.READ»

Personal Empowerment in Difficult Times

Most people would be amazed at how much we can really do ourselves if we only take the opportunities in front of us. You don’t have to know all the answers, but if you keep asking the questions, you will get closer. This is ...READ»

Big Y2K Problem, Bigger Opportunity

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22. Dollars From Detritus

Previous | Next Forget Styrofoam cups. We could end up drowning in old motherboards and monitors. "One hundred million PCs will be retired worldwide this year. They can't all go to landfills." So says Stampp Corbin, whose ...READ»

22. Dollars From Detritus

Previous | Next Forget Styrofoam cups. We could end up drowning in old motherboards and monitors. "One hundred million PCs will be retired worldwide this year. They can't all go to landfills." So says Stampp Corbin, whose ...READ»

What You Crave

Two screen writers have taken the concept of lovemarks -- inspirational brands -- to a whole new level, with the soon-to-be-released feature "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle." For those of you who don't know, White Castle is a ...READ»

Escape From Cell-Block Hell

Shopping for a cell phone? You're in for some pain. Soon, though, Mort Rosenthal may deliver a better solution.READ»

The Brand Called UK II

No sooner had I posted that previous entry, did FC Now reader Kirsten Osolind email me a recent piece on Chicago's brand. City leaders just finished a year-long research project designed to discover Chicago's brand identity: slightly ...READ»

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Shopping Sites With Sizzle

Just in time for Christmas, a team of hard-shopping Web analysts hands out eGold awards to the best e-commerce sites -- and eBomb awards to those that may deliver a lump of coal this holiday season.READ»

Backup Plan

Backing up your business's data might not seem as important as making sales, but without a proper strategy, you risk losing much more than sales if your data is compromised or lost.READ»

Companies Are People, Too

Forget all the talk about corporate culture. It's time to analyze your company's personality. This diagnostic will help.READ»

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Form and Function "Kudos on breaking down design-speak," wrote one fan of our Masters of Design issue, adding: "It really does come down to selling more stuff." Pragmatism was a theme of the October issue correspondence. Although ...READ»

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Learning Without Limits

When it comes to training at The Limited, Beth Thomas is the queen. Here are her secrets for making training smart and fun.READ»

The Experienced Customer

When it comes to e-commerce, Kelly Mooney knows the customer experience better than anyone. She knows what clicks and what bombs, who offers good service and who offers lip service. Just think of her as the experienced customer.READ»

This School Produces Originals

Students in New Albany, Ohio design multimedia presentations, build computers, and monitor wetlands. Any questions?READ»

Why " Real-Time" Business Takes Real Time

They have the technology: Using Internet-driven software, companies can now access up-to-the-minute sales and market data. Are they ready to flip the switch?READ»

In Search of... Innovation

Innovation. It's the lifeblood of growth and success. Yet trying to come up with a new idea, one that stands the test of time, is a daunting task -- to say the least. The landscape is littered with ideas that look good on paper but ...READ»

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Savior or Sellout? Some of Adam Werbach's old friends in the environmental movement may not be talking to him since he signed on with Wal-Mart, but Fast Company readers had plenty to say about September's cover story. Responses ...READ»

Hollywood's New Game

Technology and entertainment can mix -- if you combine the right strategy with the right kind of organization. That's the lesson behind the rise of Sega GameWorks. Although the company is based in Hollywood, the model is pure Silicon Valley.READ»

Have Yourself a Merry Online Christmas

Will this year's cyber-shopping experience be merry and bright? One expert predicts yuletide cheers from shoppers who pick their sites wisely.READ»

How Fitch Makes Its (Fast) Pitch

Finding it hard to get on base, get some hits, win some praise? Forget about old Casey! We recommend this switch: If you want to score some business, instead work on your pitch!READ»

How Fitch Makes Its (Fast) Pitch

Is it getting kind of bleak in the business game these days? Finding it hard to get on base, get some hits, win some praise? Forget about old Casey! We recommend this switch: If you want to score some business, instead work on your pitch!READ»