Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on M&A
In December 2024, U.S. deal volume experienced a decline, down 12.7 percent compared to December 2023.
Omission carries more regret than commission
Don’t be afraid. As leaders, making difficult decisions is a core part of our responsibility that can’t be outsourced or avoided.
Every business must change or become a victim of change
Like it or not, you’re doing business and competing in an age where existing and prospective customers sometimes have access to information even before you.
What makes a startup successful? It’s people, pure and simple
Ringing in the new year with a startup idea? Let’s make a resolution to improve the odds of success. Put humans first, hone your listening skills and leverage what you learn.
The crucial role of a mentorship mindset
Having benefited from incredible mentors throughout my career, I now mentor young developers and real estate entrepreneurs every week.
The power of leadership and engagement
Investing in leadership, management and engagement leads to more than just warm and fuzzy feelings. Productivity spikes, teams gel and goals are achieved.
Empowering your people is about more than just opening doors
It’s good to have an open-door policy. But when is simply having an open door not enough?
The importance of choosing the right business partner
When challenges arise — and they will — having the right partner in the bunker with you makes all the difference.
A lesson in the realities of ownership
Being a small business owner isn’t for the faint of heart.
One size does not fit all in M&A valuations
M&A managers should recognize how acquisitions are valued and then develop their companies to maximize price along these lines. Then, when it is time to sell, their companies will better “fit” what acquirers are willing to pay.