Now that’s impressive
Rapid growth and lots of new faces in the Smart 50
A dive into today’s aggressive deal market
Four of Pittsburgh’s prominent business leaders shared their experiences on the front lines of M&A in an environment of rising valuations. Here are the highlights of what they had to say at March’s ASPIRE 2018.
How to configure key performance indicators around a business strategy
Strategy is a struggle for every company, but it’s critical for success. Richwood Bank President and CEO Chad Hoffman shares advice for setting up a strategic plan with the right key performance indicators.
Ohio’s health care industry benefits from the state’s many strengths
Ohio’s health care industry is fortunate to have excellent research arms associated with its nationally accredited medical centers. JobsOhio’s Aaron Pitts discusses the advantages of Ohio’s strong health care and bioscience industry.
When to get a business valuation or a calculation of value
Business owners who’ve had their businesses value may remember providing a lot of information for a long and expensive report containing only a few pages of relevant information. Bob Evans of Clarus Partners discusses business valuations and calculations of value.
The deficiencies of online legal services
Semanoff, Ormsby, Greenberg & Torchia’s Lisa A. Shearman looks into the tradeoffs of producing legal documents through a website instead of an attorney.
Transparency during a time of transition
Instituting open communication to better engage employees is one thing. It’s another experience altogether to do so amidst a leadership transition, says Eric. D. Miller, president of Miller Welding & Machine Co.
Make clients part of your decision-making process
By keeping an open line of communication with clients about its challenges and opportunities, Scott Tobe says Signature Financial Planning has been able to avoid major pitfalls, while enjoying the loyalty of its longtime clients.
How to negotiate the price in the deal
When it’s time to negotiate a deal with a prospective client, including the price, it’s better to play it straight and forthright, says Elliot N. Dinkin, president and CEO of Cowden Associates.
Are you cash flow positive?
In the world of an entrepreneur, it’s all cash, says John W. Manzetti, managing director of the Manzetti Group LLC. A healthy income statement pales in comparison to the value of a healthy balance sheet and strong cash flow.