Give yourself the best chance to succeed in your next M&A transaction
Over the last few years, many businesses have turned to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to generate growth or enter new markets. However, if past performance is any indicator, a large percentage of these acquisitions will turn out to be failures. Smart Business spoke with Christopher F. Meshginpoosh, Director at Kreischer Miller and a Certified M&A […]
We all benefit from a diversity of perspective
This month’s issue is all about strong, smart women driving their companies forward, and ultimately, sustaining Cleveland’s renaissance. I feel fortunate to work in the field of philanthropy, where brilliant and dedicated women make up the majority of the workforce. At the Cleveland Foundation, for example, nearly half our board is comprised of women, and […]
Business owners have many ways to grow with private equity
Although private equity is much better understood today than even five or 10 years ago, many myths persist with business owners. The caricature of PE professionals as corporate raiders is one thing, but the widely held belief that partnering with private equity means ceding control is just as stubborn. As the co-CEO of a private […]
Leaders look to build on the legacy of Carl and Louis Stokes
Fifty years ago, Carl Stokes became the first African-American mayor of a major American city. Mayor Stokes and his brother, Congressman Louis Stokes, played key roles in the advancement of the city and the nation through the civil rights movement and beyond. In many ways, Cleveland’s current national and international recognition owes a debt of […]
Why women must continue to find ways to thrive
I have not met many women that shy away from hard work or demanding deadlines. However, some work environments make it difficult for high-impact women to consider professional advancement. In Brittany L. Stalsburg’s Huffington Post article “Women Are Working More Than Ever — Inside The Home And Out,” she highlights Whitman Insight Strategies’ research outlining […]
No one will wait for you to catch up in a crisis
How fast is social media? Faster than you. Especially faster if you or your organization faces a crisis or issue that threatens your reputation. Consider a situation involving a school in Westfield, New York, from late last year. Here’s the first paragraph of a story from the Westfield Republican: “Parents need to realize that we […]
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals March 29
Systemax closes sale of certain European technology products group units to Hilco. Tim Mueller offers his transaction analysis.
The importance of industry experts in a time of health care reform
As the new presidential administration approaches 100 days in office, HealthLink’s Erin C. Davidson discusses what to expect and what employers should know about the future health care reform.
WELD Pittsburgh chapter launches with first keynote event
Women for Economic and Leadership Development will host its first Pittsburgh event April 27, with motivational speaker, the “Amazing” Tei Street.
Marching into Madness: Is your office pool illegal?
March Madness pools, though common, are technically illegal in any state that prohibits sports gambling. Is your office breaking the law?