Unexpected loss
Huntington Bank’s Sean O’Connor on life insurance, and how it can preserve company value in the event of the unexpected loss of a key individual.
Columbus Deal Activity: Increased scrutiny on forecasts in a volatile market
Because companies have been operating for several years in a unique environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are more skeptical that recent performance is an indicator of what is to come.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Increased scrutiny on forecasts in a volatile market
Because companies have been operating for several years in a unique environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are more skeptical that recent performance is an indicator of what is to come.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Increased scrutiny on forecasts in a volatile market
Because companies have been operating for several years in a unique environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are more skeptical that recent performance is an indicator of what is to come.
Lessons from the plate to the portfolio
Aiming to get rich fast or competing in areas where we have a disadvantage is a way to get beat badly.
From doing less harm to making a positive impact
Finally, we need greater precision in sustainable-growth key performance indicators. Business analytics can help sharpen the focus, clarify the metrics and provide evidence-based insights into sustainable growth strategies.
Podcasts are a great way to reach a large audience — if you use them properly
Anyone can create a podcast. Anyone can appear on a podcast. But developing and vetting these opportunities for maximum reach and impact is a team effort that requires thought, research and expertise.
Even in a digital world, culture is critical
There are people that we will need to carry our company forward. If we do not make them and the culture we create for them our focus, then we will not be able to count on them. Now is the time.
Executing an effective M&A management presentation
The management presentations should be structured in a way in which the first visiting buyers are the ones least likely to be the eventual winner. That way the management team will be able to “practice” with the low-priority buyers.
Masterminds of branding brilliance
Challenge your team to think about ways your business can adopt new strategies to engage clients, build brand visibility and write a “Love Story” with your customers, laying the groundwork for a chart-topping, touchdown-worthy success story.