Private equity firms provide a growing business with more than just money
When Bentley Laboratories was seeking growth capital back in 2016, our first thought was not private equity. We’re a formulator and outsourced manufacturer of products for the beauty and OTC pharmaceutical industries, and we wanted to make some key add-on acquisitions to fill in product gaps, add capabilities and utilize excess production capacity. We knew […]
Give employees a chance to share what’s on their minds
Most CEOs and business owners understand that their growth comes from doing less, thinking more and coaching others to assume more responsibilities. It’s not surprising then that developing talent is a vital CEO role. How to accomplish it, though, is often less clear. One strategy is to utilize a “one-to-one,” a strategic conversation in which […]
What the elimination of the throwback rule means for Ohio businesses
Ohio’s recently enacted budget has eliminated the throwback rule, which means that businesses are no longer taxed by the city in which they are located for a sale made outside of their home city, says Barnes Wendling CPAs’ Larry D. Friedman.
Reducing the impact of personal issues on business
Even more challenging than work-life balance, family discord unintentionally affects employment, says Kaitlyn D. Arthurs, Principal, Attorney and Mediator at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman. Personal issues, such as divorce and custody disputes, may spill into the workplace and negatively impact daily operations. However, finding the right resources and support can prevent those issues from bleeding over.
How to negotiate a sale-leaseback so that both parties benefit
There has been a steady flow of sale-leasebacks in Cleveland as local, regional and national investors find themselves flush with cash, but with limited properties to buy, says Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate’s Joseph V. Barna.
How nontraditional partnerships can benefit your next project
No one works on an island — bringing diverse voices and talents together as a team, more often than not, leads to the most creative and efficient solutions, says Bialosky Cleveland’s Mark Olson.
How to build a client experience orientation
Michael J. Toth, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at Westfield Bank, explains how companies can build a client experience orientation.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Dec. 21
IT services provider ConvergeOne has acquired IT consulting group Alexander Open Systems.
A little thought can go a long way when helping others
The year 2017 has been a whirlwind of change. The pace of societal, geopolitical and technological change has surely left many heads spinning. As the year winds down, the season of giving spurs many to reflect on their good fortune and help relieve the struggles of others. There are so many who need the support. […]
Become a brand ambassador for your company online
To everyone you know on both a personal and professional level, you are seen as a representative of your company. You, therefore, have a great deal of influence over how your company is perceived by those people.