March 30, 2015 Small Business Matters

Share Your Expertise With the Community
National Volunteer Week: Find Local Volunteer Opportunities
Business Volunteers Unlimited and the Center for Non-Profit Excellence
Points of Light
Rule Breakers – Over Service Your Clients
12 Secrets to A+ Customer Service by Small Business Trends
Group Transportation Services (GTS) - Find articles of interest on shipping, freight and transportation on the GTS Blog.
Get a free customized freight quote from GTS.
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
COSE Workers’ Compensation Program
Timely information about COSE’s group-rated Workers’ Compensation program, including deadlines and how to request a free quote.
March 23, 2015 Small Business Matters

Small Business Exchange
Get timely information about COSE’s group-rated Workers’ Compensation program, including deadlines and how to request a free quote.
COSE Membership Information
Ask the Expert – When is it appropriate to outsource IT support and services?
How to Build a Better Business with Outsourcing by Entrepreneur
8 Things Great Consultants Say by Inc. Magazine
This week’s “Ask the Expert” was authored by Patty Zinn of Micro Systems Management. Contact Patty at www.msmctech.com.
Do Your Homework When Hiring a Consultant
7 Things to Consider When Hiring an IT Consultant
Looking to find IT support for your business? Check out OHTec’s IT directory of local talent.
March 16, 2015 Small Business Matters

Get Involved Locally
Why Join Your Local Chamber of Commerce by American Business Magazine
COSE Membership Information
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
Tech Week 2015
For a full list and registration information for all the events taking place during Tech Week 2015, visit http://techweek.ohtech.co.
March 9, 2015 Small Business Matters
Be Proactive to Ensure Workplace Safety - Owner Resources

COSE Workers’ Comp Program and Safety Plus
Safe Cleveland (Safety Training)
Northeast Ohio Safety Council
Occupational Safety & Health Association
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
COSE/OSHA Store (Posters, Training Materials, First Aid)
Industrial Safety Products (Safety Products Distributor)
Mid-America OSHA (Training Institute and Education Centers)
Safety Controls Technology (Occupational Health and Safety Controls)
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
What’s Hot
BoxCast HD-Quality Streaming
Cool Tech Challenge
Learn more about the tech design competition.
March 2, 2015 Small Business Matters
Make the Most Out of Networking
Why Networking in Person Still Matters by Small Business Trends
The 59 Commandments of Business Networking by Small Business Trends
7 Tips for Networking by Entrepreneur
Connect with Ed Stevens of Stevens Strategic Communications or follow their blog
COSE Business Pitch Competition
Qualifications, Rules and Submissions
COSE Workers’ Compensation Program
Find out more about COSE’s group-rated Workers’ Compensation Program.
Request an AC-3 form to request a workers’ comp savings quote.
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
Ask the Expert - “How can I build capital for my business?”
Six Things You Need to Know about Raising Capital for a Small Business by Huffington Post
This week’s “Ask the Expert” was authored by Wesley Gillespie, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Core Business Banking, FirstMerit Bank. See business financing solutions offered by FirstMerit.