Columbus Deal Activity: Navigating M&A turbulence amid economic and political uncertainty
A thorough understanding of the tax implications for owners selling their business is essential for maximizing value and achieving their long-term financial objectives.
Tips for new leaders on strategic planning
Being great at leading strategic planning is perhaps the highest expression of artful leadership. So don’t run from it. Leave your fears behind and dive in!
Connecting entrepreneurs and growing startups across the pond
I can vouch that the connectivity between entrepreneurs in Ireland and Cleveland has grown because of the flight, creating worthwhile opportunities to exchange ideas, create jobs and open new markets on both sides of the pond.
Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) for nonprofits
Clarity, unification and forward movement among our staff result in higher quality care and progress for residents of The City Mission.
Startups are not the only path to entrepreneurship
Promise Partners has facilitated the ownership transition of 90 companies for 66 owners over the last 30 years. I view this group as matchmaking on steroids.
What nature teaches us about entrepreneurship ecosystems
All ecosystems — natural and human-centered — must possess the ability to learn, adapt and change, or they will wither in the face of turbulent times.
How to build a successful joint venture
Great partners make the right decisions together in tough times, regardless of what the JV documentation says.
Creating an actionable strategic plan
For a strategic plan to be actionable, meaningful, and transformative, you must encompass those famous interrogatives from grade school — What, Why, Who, Where, When, and How — at the onset of planning.
LinkedIn isn’t your résumé. It’s your handshake and business card.
LinkedIn can be a digital business card, résumé and Rolodex, but it can be so much more in your relationship-building arsenal.
2024 Smart Culture Awards
The 2024 Smart Culture Awards honor local organizations that have demonstrated cutting-edge practices in cultivating and sustaining their culture. See who we recognized this year.