ASPIRE 2018

Northeast Ohio’s top dealmakers gathered in May to discuss the art of the deal, network and get insight into the M&A process from keynote speakers and expert panelists. Photos by The Dark Room Co. [srizonfbalbum id=4]

Three ways to handle bad employee reviews

You thought your company culture was great, but when you check Glassdoor and Indeed, you find employees giving your company a poor name. So now what? How can you fix this? Well, have no fear, the solution is here.

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence celebrates 25 years

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence has assisted businesses in Western Pennsylvania for 25 years, and the IEE educates and serves entrepreneurs through personalize support at every step of the business cycle. Learn more about the IEE and its impact in our digital edition of Smart Business Pittsburgh.

2018 MCO open enrollment ongoing through May

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s MCO open enrollment period is the biennial time in which employers can choose to change their managed care organization, and in 2018, it takes place from April 30 to May 25.

Your accountant is more than a number cruncher

Your accountant is really a business partner, so make sure they’re clued in to your plans so they can be more responsive to your needs. Clarus Partners’ Cheryl A. Fields shares how business owners can get the most out of their accountants.

M&A continues to evolve

Dealmaking experts examine the current market and what may lie ahead As the cost of making deals continues to increase, Umberto P. Fedeli wonders what the effect will be on the M&A climate globally, domestically and right here in Northeast Ohio. “You have more capital chasing deals than there are deals available,” says Fedeli, president […]