Without execution, vision is just a big idea
Life and business are about constant improvement — reflection, analysis, strategy and the hard work of getting it done.
Are you overlooking your foreign currency risks?
Huntington Bank’s Sean O’Connor on foreign exchange risk and strategies to hedge against it.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Navigating M&A turbulence amid economic and political uncertainty

Today’s economic climate presents a complicated M&A landscape for business owners looking to sell their business. Economic uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and other geopolitical factors has led to volatility in financial markets, driving buyers to invest more cautiously, which in turn leads to longer deal cycles and heightened due diligence requirements. Further contributing […]
How family-owned Equipment Corporation of America cemented its place in the construction world

Equipment Corporation of America is the exclusive distributor for several of the leading rigs in the industry and offers sales, rentals, service, parts and training from its 11 facilities throughout the eastern United States and all Canadian provinces.
The importance of enterprise-wide technology solutions
Lauren Hanna of Blue Technologies Inc. talks about how companies can reach digital maturity.
How to address shortages in accounting staff
Clark Schaefer Strategic HR’s John Throckmorton and Sam Lickert talk about the issues facing accounting departments and the solutions that exist to address them.
Top banking tips for small businesses and medical practices
First Federal Lakewood’s Eric Jones shares key advice that small business owners and medical professionals should look out for to ensure their success in a competitive market.
How to leverage life insurance to maximize retirement savings
Berson-Sokol Agency’s Craig Berson shares how life insurance can be a powerful and tax-advantaged part of a retirement savings plan.
Market conditions have dealmakers digging deeper for elusive M&A gold

Interest rates are, unsurprisingly, top of mind for the dealmakers we spoke with for this year’s state of M&A article.
How Champ Titles is transforming DMVs by digitizing the titling process

Champ’s innovative Software-as-a-Service solution provides a secure and transparent system of record that enables car dealers, fleet operators, insurance carriers and lenders to manage assets more efficiently and streamline the titling process through the DMV.