Understanding operating costs and the underlying agreements can often make or break a deal. TPI Efficiency’s Roger Zona offers tips on negotiating operating expenses as part of an M&A event.
The task of launching a business and guiding it through its initial years is a daunting one, and the local embeddedness reflects the entrepreneur’s personal challenge and resource set. There is some evidence, however, that this last holdout is beginning to give way to the forces of globalization.
Management typically deals with at least one difficult employee. They range from tardiness to dodging responsibility, while others conflict with co-workers. The one who is the most disruptive on the team is the employee with an entitled attitude.
New chapter, similar story: that’s how you might describe CEO John Stanik’s first year leading Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. Here’s how Stanik has helped better position Ampco for today and tomorrow.
Dealmaking is a huge part of business, and that’s why I wanted to put some focus on it here in Smart Business Pittsburgh.
As independent contractors continue to become a bigger part of the American workforce, the Department of Labor (DOL) is investing more time and energy to make sure companies follow the law when it comes to classifying these workers. Timothy J. Gallagher, of Kegler Brown, shares what companies should know before utilizing independent contractors.
When my career at Lancaster Pollard began 15 years ago, the capital markets were quite different than they are today.
Risk management tips from SeibertKeck Insurance’s Todd Winter for when your teen gets behind the wheel.
There is a broad spectrum of concerns first-time sellers have as they approach an M&A event, but it’s the sale price that can be tough to accept. Skoda Minotti’s Sean R. Saari talks about the importance of an accurate valuation in the M&A process.
Knowledge Center has transitioned through its 2014 recapitalization to set itself up for a big growth year. President and CEO John Degory discusses what it was like to find a private equity partner.
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