Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Rate cuts could spark Q4 M&A activity
As these rate cuts come into effect, the industry is going to witness a surge in private equity activity and have major impacts across the board.
Banking locally for a positive impact on business
First Federal Lakewood’s Scott Gnau on the benefits of banking locally and how it can positively impact your business.
The value of multigenerational family meetings in passing on wealth
The 4:8 Group’s Bob Bove on why family meetings are critical when transferring wealth.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is here. Manufacturers must be ready.
Blue Technologies’ Cristina Alati on the new CMMC within the NIST framework and what manufacturers must do to comply.
The importance of third-party risk management
Clark Schaefer Hackett’s Tom Armstrong on how to better manage risks inherent in third-party relationships.
A primer on spotting and dealing with time wasters, users and hangers-on
What is the best way to handle these situations and at the same time not come off as a jerk?
2024 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars
The 2024 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes up-and-coming professionals in M&A. Here are the dealmakers we’re honoring this year.
What to consider as the estate and gift tax exemption nears expiration
Brady Ware’s Mark Kassens on strategies to take advantage of the estate and gift tax exemption as it currently stands.
Pittsburgh Seal Activity: Enhance business value before selling with a Tax Diagnostic Review
Like a QoE report, a TDR analysis can provide significant value to sellers as they seek to exit their businesses.
Activity tightens as the deal world’s eyes watch D.C.
Several area dealmakers talked to Smart Business about how they see the current M&A market. Here’s what they have to say.