The Game Changers That We Meet Along the Way

Every now and then God sends someone to show us exactly how it is supposed to be done. Recently that person for me was a women of many titles and roles. What a terrific and moving morning it was. Just what we all need. I attended the People First Conference in Cleveland. People First of […]

How Small Firms Can Make Customers Feel Safe Online

Published in Wall Street Journal – June 2014. “It’s hard enough for big companies to reassure customers that their sites are safe from hackers. So how do small companies make people feel safe? Simply having a site that’s well protected against attacks isn’t enough, especially when small businesses seem like much easier targets …” Read […]

The BYOD(evice) Dilemma

Before you address the technological aspects of bringing your own device and the security issues that come with it, address the common aspects: Mobile devices are just that – mobile. You can take them most anywhere. If employees are going to access sensitive company data on their devices, you have to make it clear that […]

Kevin Goodman / BlueBridge Networks winner of 2014 SBN Smart 50 award

Published in Smart Business, May 2014. “Kevin Goodman, managing director of data center services provider BlueBridge Networks, is working to help both his business and the region succeed. Goodman has diversified company offerings into data center services, cloud computing, managed services and infrastructure solutions…” Read full article

Reinvention – The Art of Transformation

This week, as the lighting ceremony takes place in downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, I am called to think about “transformations.” It is amazing to think back to 2005, when I joined BlueBridge Networks, where Playhouse Square, Downtown, and the Cleveland region was and where it is and going today. It is amazing to consider the growth and […]

The Importance of Shopping Local in Northeast Ohio

Published on ThePlus Northeast Ohio website, March 2014. “A small business must be a good steward of its resources, including time, talent and dollars. As in all efforts it must maximize its efforts and investments. Attending a trade or business show is no different …” Read full article