JumpStart drives Cleveland's innovation economy to new heights

It was 2000, and Ray Leach had built an impressive resume — starting two companies, which he sold, then creating two more companies, all in the technology space. He was 34 years old and he was at a crossroads. Things were about to change in a big way.

A look at M&A from leaders who have seen it all

The passion to broker a deal and create a new opportunity for business growth is what drives dealmakers. Pittsburgh’s M&A community shares what makes a deal successful before the ASPIRE 2018 event on March 8.

Do your employees know how to talk to their doctor?

Health care can be complicated and even confusing. The best way for consumers to avoid being overwhelmed by uncertainty is to become health care literate. This doesn’t just mean learning big words, it also means knowing how to talk to doctors, says HealthLink’s Danielle Freeman.

Tax reform: Next steps for business owners under the new law

Business owners are trying to determine how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect them and their companies. But while Congress set an outline, the IRS hasn’t written the rules yet. Ciuni & Panichi’s Jim Komos explains what’s clear so far about the tax law changes.

Involve your team in planning for a prosperous 2018

Whatever your goals in 2018 — to increase revenue, penetrate new markets or improve profitability — you’re much more likely to achieve them if you have a solid plan that involves everyone in your company.

Navigating a tighter labor market

Growth, however, means growing pains, as business owners say talent is their biggest long-term challenge. And the need for talent is likely to be more intense in Columbus.

As tax presence expands, nexus studies become more important

Not all companies are aware of the states and cities in which they have nexus, especially as those entities look to impose digital or “cookie” nexus to capture as much tax revenue from those doing business in their jurisdictions. Clarus Partners’ Jeff Stonerock talks tax nexus and nexus studies.