Mikaela Hunt is the current hostess of Columbus’s first business-themed podcast called cbuzz. Mikaela’s Story Who is Mikaela Hunt? She is a former news anchor and reporter, turned brand journalist. Hunt was forced to change her career path after abruptly being let go from NBC4. Eventually, she founded her own company Mikaela Media, despite [...]
A sad fact in today’s modern society is that many people receive a complete high school and even college education without learning anything about budgeting. We’re taught how to make money, not how to manage it. But often times, the management part can be more important than what you make. For example, a high […]
Do you struggle to save money? Many people get a second job when there's a shortfall of money. But increasing income isn't the only way you can free up your budget - reducing spending works just as well, without using up extra time. In this article I've compiled a myriad of things that you can [...]
Ever want to start investing, but not sure if it’s a good fit for you? Christian values investing may be the solution! There are companies that believe in your values and practice those values in their own businesses too. Overall, Christians do not support organizations with agendas that contradict their beliefs. Companies such as Timothy Plan [...]
“The goal of YMT Consultants is to support, guide and educate start-up and existing business owners as they launch and grow their business.” Mary McCarthy is the President and CEO of Your Management Team, also known as YMT Consultants. This company was founded in 2009. Its purpose is giving other small business owners direction. Mary [...]
“Can I trust my financial advisor?” You may ask. Choosing the right financial advisor is difficult. Not only do they need to be great at what they do, but they also need to be trustworthy. Money, it’s pretty important. Even though we all use it, most people are not an expert in managing their assets. [...]
Stephanie Page is the Outreach Manager at POINT app. She is responsible for connecting a volunteer in Columbus to the best fitting nonprofit and vice versa. “Why is it so hard to volunteer in Columbus?” Founder of POINT app, Megan Mikhail Bush, asked in college. She had her big break when she realized that phones [...]
Less than 30% of college students graduate debt free. This causes a delay in creating financial stability. Making it a goal to start saving as much as possible will leave the college graduate at an advantage when they receive their diploma. When is a Good Time to Start Saving for College? The time to [...]
If you haven’t heard by now, Create Columbus Commission (CCC) is a local group of young professionals. Their mission is to further Columbus’ growth and create a city where young professionals want to work and live. Densil, our broadcast guest, is extremely dedicated and likes to keep busy. He is currently the chair of Create [...]
This week, we met Douglas Craven of Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI). He works as the Director of Development and Marketing and has been with the company for a total of 10 years. ECDI is a SBA lender whose mission is to help small businesses get off the ground and remain sustainable. They do [...]
