How legal counsel can help real estate developers avoid costly delays
In the Pittsburgh market, residential and commercial real estate generally are both strong. While many developers are eager to seize this opportunity, you need someone with a legal background offering localized advice from the outset, says Kenneth J. Yarsky II, of Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.
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Minimize the risks of not properly managing your company’s benefit plan
Kimberly Flett of BDO USA, LLP offers advice on how to minimize your company’s retirement plan risks.
How higher education is addressing the workforce needs of regional industries
Dr. Alex Johnson of Cuyahoga Community College highlights how businesses are working closely with educational institutions to ensure students are prepared for future job opportunities.
The value of a procurement expert
Karl Shaw, COO at TPI Efficiency Consulting, covers the role of procurement experts and how their work impacts the operating costs for businesses.
A diversified approach to investing can safeguard your retirement plans
Adam R. Lulow, a Retirement Benefits Specialist at The DMG Group, talks about the importance of diversity when building out your retirement plans.
The rules are about to change the way family businesses are valued
The IRS has released proposed regulations that will significantly change the way family businesses are valued by discontinuing valuation discounts. At this time, however, there is still the opportunity to use valuation discounts to reduce the tax burden when transitioning family-owned entities, at least for a couple more months. “If you have any interest in […]
How the sale value of a business is properly determined
Learning what your organization is really worth can bring dividends
What to do when you have concerns about your bank
The changing landscape of banking in Northeast Ohio has led some customers to re-evaluate the relationship they have with their bank, says Kevin Vonderau, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Westfield Bank. The one thing you can’t do when you have concerns about your bank is to pretend that the problem doesn’t exist.
Redefine what your customer is buying and create market differentiation
At some point in its lifecycle, every company eventually faces the pricing and margin pressure that results from increased competition. This is often a good opportunity to look at both your marketing strategy and value proposition and develop a more targeted message to present to your customers. Smart Business spoke with Chris Meshginpoosh, Director at Kreischer Miller, about techniques companies can use to differentiate offerings, drive growth and increase profitability.