As ideas turn into working models and then into companies and commercially available products, founders and CEOs look for ways to brighten their path and avoid pitfalls. There’s no better way to do that than leaning on someone or some organization who has “been there, done that” to provide guidance.
Dealmakers who have experience with mergers and acquisitions typically enjoy the challenge. They’ve learned how to navigate the negotiating table, deal terms, integration and more, and are always looking for their next big deal. Business owners and entrepreneurs, however, may only go through this process once or twice throughout their entire career. That’s why it’s so interesting to peel back the curtain of M&A, with insights from those who know it best.
There were plenty of suitors for the well-regarded Buehler’s grocery business, but only one buyer gave the family owners the confidence that the company would keep it’s local presence and not cut jobs: its employees.
Many businesses want to know how imagination can increase business development, productivity and teamwork. Mark Masuoka, John S. Knight Director and CEO of the Akron Art Museum, explores this question in his inaugural column.
All business leaders understand the importance of identifying and communicating a value proposition. Differentiating one’s services and shining a light on the unique benefits your
My son, Eric, joined me in my business last April after being away from the business for five years, a development which has led to
You only need look as far as the phone in your hand to recognize we live in a new era of technology. The old way of doing things, even as recently as five years ago, feels like a generation gone by. Today, everyone is impacted by technology
Rainmakers are passionate people who will do what’s necessary to promote their business or organization, even if it means stepping outside their comfort zone. They
Whenever a business is being bought or sold, the question of worth and reasonable price become important points of discussion. There are many articles and
Bitcoin could be a revolutionary disruption of the global financial industry. Or it could be a fad that spawns great curiosity before fading into the
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