Rich as Rockefeller: Founder of Standard Oil became one of most wealthy men ever
John D. Rockefeller and several partners founded Standard Oil Co. in Cleveland in 1870 and Rockefeller went on to become one of the wealthiest men in the U.S. and arguably of all time.
Olympic lessons anyone can use to help operate a business
Believe in Yourself: So many people criticized and doubted my parents when they moved around the country to enable me to pursue my Olympic dream. I encountered similar doubters when I decided to start my own business.
Executive searches require a strong plan and partner to succeed
An executive search generally takes 120 days from start to finish. There are, however, circumstances that could add another 60 to 90 days to the process. “Whether an executive search is anticipated, to fill an expected opening for instance, or is needed to replace an unexpected opening has a big impact on the process,” says […]
The VC market is taking a pause, but the future still looks bright
VC investments reached a 15-year high last year as the sector capitalized on the relative weakness of other markets. But what goes up must come down again at some point and VC investing has slowed down in 2016. At the same time, there is still a great deal of capital available to be invested when the right opportunity presents itself.
How to read current private equity trends, as a business owner
BDO USA, LLP’s Scott McRill talks about trends he’s seeing with private equity and his advice for business owners as a result.
A look inside the world of M&A from leaders who have seen it all
Every entrepreneur has a different approach and a unique way of viewing the world. But at the end of the day, they all understand the power of relationships when it comes to making things happen.
How to manage risk and counter crises with a corporate response plan
The goal of any incident response is to minimize the impact of the negative event on the organization’s objectives. This involves responding to the incident as quickly and efficiently as possible, making good decisions to limit further damage and repairing any damage that has been done. In order to accomplish this, an organization should have […]
Why you shouldn't wait until someone leaves to begin succession planning
If you haven’t thought about your depth of leadership and your company’s ability to replace departing talent, don’t feel bad. Lack of planning is a common misstep for many organizations. It’s not easy, but the best leaders always keep succession planning in the back of their minds and create a culture where there is always mentoring taking place, says Kreischer Miller’s Tyler A. Ridgeway.
How to transition to a referral based sales model by creating an army of ambassadors
The best time to discuss referrals is when someone asks how they can help you or when they offer to do something for you. Referrals are an answer, not a question.
Four disruptive trends and how business can adapt
Businesses that can adapt and change to embrace and leverage disruptive trends to their own advantage will have the best opportunity to succeed, regardless of their area of focus.