Owner preparedness for life without your business
Planned Financial Services’ Frank Fantozzi on how to prepare to step away from your business and be well-positioned for the next phase of your life.
You’re probably paying too much Ohio sales tax on purchases
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Steven Dimengo on how to identify tax exemptions and save money.
How MAI Capital Management LLC expands its national reach through strategic acquisitions

From the beginning, Buoncore’s goal was not necessarily to be the biggest firm but to be the best at taking care of people.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: M&A key to corporate strategies despite uncertainty

Two major initiatives appear to be at the forefront as corporate executives look to turbocharge growth in the face of a recession: key strategic hires, and acquisitions or divestitures.
Acting with compassion, humility, gratitude
Many of the world problems stem from the lack of love. What a better world it would be if there was more genuine love.
Your brand needs to be emotional
The emotional connection people have with brands they love does not happen by accident.
Tech-based apprenticeships help businesses meet need
A change in perspective is helping change the faces of the workforce across America, benefiting employers and the community.
Repetition and observation have a lot to teach us
Meetings are just one of many areas in your leadership journey where repetition can improve your performance in ways you simply can’t appreciate until it happens.
Economic mobility drives more vibrant communities and economies
When more people are afforded opportunities to climb the ladder of success, neighborhoods, communities and the entire region benefit.
Snake oil sellers remain a threat
Foundational due diligence and basic governance may not sound as fun or sexy as a fast-talking entrepreneur, but fundamentals matter.