Transferring risk through the use of indemnity or hold harmless clauses in a contract is common for large corporations with attorneys on staff, but owners of small and midsize businesses need to spend time on this, too, says Zito Insurance Agency Inc.’s Chris Zito.
Dealmaking plays a critical role in business today — directly and indirectly. Otherwise, you risk falling behind your competitors. You owe it to yourself to build your M&A knowledge and network.
Business executives understand technology is critical for daily operations like communication and processing orders, which is why IT spending keeps growing. But many of those same executives don’t realize a meaningful return on their technology investment, say Clark Schaefer Hackett’s Glenn Plunkett and Mat Jackson.
Given the strength of the Northeast Ohio real estate market right now, there are compelling opportunities for landlords, says Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate’s Eliot Kijewski.
Mindful leaders embrace conflict resolution to guide and strengthen the team. Aradhna M. Oliphant of Leadership Pittsburgh discusses mediation in business.
The new CEO was hired to lead the technology company toward its next iteration. She discusses the 18-month branding effort, which resulted in the name change to g2o.
The SECURE Act is meant to increase the ability for people to save for retirement. Ciuni & Panichi’s Jeffrey Spencer shares how the new law impacts the stretch IRA, age limits and businesses.
The trucking industry is still adjusting to electronic logging devices. However, Babst Calland’s Boyd A. Stephenson says, some relief may be on the horizon with relaxed hours of service requirements.
In spite of the headwinds, the international markets continue to offer compelling opportunities. Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman shares his keys to finding success.
SWSG is working hard to give all women and girls a place at the table — the same opportunities and belief in themselves — because we all deserve champions in our lives.
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