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 […]

Dealmaking – In their own words

Over the past six months, Smart Business Dealmakers has spoken with many of Cleveland’s top dealmakers, entrepreneurs and investors. They each bring their own unique insight and perspective on what it takes to succeed in the world of M&A. On the following pages, we’ve pulled together some of their most compelling opinions on what it […]

Client relationships are key to business growth

Building and deepening client relationships are essential for business growth and improvement. While relationship building has no exact formula, Bob Parsons shares the strategies that work at Dismas.

Leaders in the school of life

Leaders can teach important lessons about both work and life at large, says Janet Meeks. As leaders in the school of life, help your employees understand not only what they are to lead, but also how.