Mike Kappel

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Bio

Mike Kappel is the CEO and owner of the Canton, Ohio-based Charis Holdings group, which includes Patriot SoftwareTop Echelon Network, Top Echelon Contracting, Synergy Data Systems and Career Marketplace. He also serves as president and CEO of Patriot Software, a developer of online payroll and accounting software for U.S. small-business owners. He writes the Small Business Expert blog.

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