What to consider when selecting a technology partner
Blue Technologies’ Jessica Dynia on what to consider when choosing a technology partner.
Uncertainty hobbles dealmakers as the M&A world awaits clarity

Several area dealmakers offer their take on how they’re seeing the market, the opportunities and challenges facing both buyers and sellers, and how they expect the deal year to finish up.
Resourcefulness is an essential skill for small business owners
Here are my tried-and-true methods as a private equity professional supporting several lower-market businesses to access information and build my knowledge base when facing an unknown business problem or opportunity.
Don’t fake it, make it
Have you built the company to amplify your strengths and support the areas where you are weak? Or is it built based on your idea of a leader?
2025 Smart Culture Awards

The 2025 Smart Culture Awards honor local organizations that have demonstrated cutting-edge practices in cultivating and sustaining their culture. See who we recognized this year.
Supreme Court decision favoring IRS may affect your business valuation
Glenmede’s Bethany Bryant on the importance of reviewing buy-sell agreements, life insurance ownership and personal estate plans in light of Connelly v. United States.
Your printer could be your biggest cybersecurity gap
Blue Technologies, Inc.’s Jeremiah Wagner on the problem older devices pose to an organization’s network, and what to do about it.
Why you should consult with your CPA more than just at tax time
Corrigan Krause’s Jim Suttie on how sharing more financial reporting with a CPA can help a business leader make better strategic decisions.
Overcoming challenges in the Northeast Ohio industrial market
Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate’s Ryan Curtin on the challenges and opportunities in the Northeast Ohio industrial market, and how to navigate them.
How to prepare for and respond to litigation
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLC’s Jude Streb and Erin Dickinson on how to properly respond if sued.