Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, October 2025: Preparing clients for a diligence gauntlet
For sellers, the ability to anticipate this level of scrutiny can be the difference between a deal that closes smoothly and one that drags out longer than expected.
To create a more transferable business, owners can’t be a hub
The 4:8 Group’s Bob Bove on strategies owners can use today to create a stronger, more transferable business.
The benefits of treasury management for nonprofits
First Federal Lakewood’s James Hill on why nonprofits should consider utilizing treasury management services.
Three sales structures for better investment due diligence
There are three structures every founder or leader will want to develop, and every investor will want to analyze before making an investment decision.
2025 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars
The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising up-and-coming professionals. See the 2025 class of honorees.
Columbus Deal Activity, October 2025: Preparing clients for a diligence gauntlet
The Columbus M&A market posted a strong August 2025, with deal volume up 65 percent from July.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, October 2025: Preparing clients for a diligence gauntlet
The Pittsburgh M&A market recorded a strong August 2025, with deal volume rising 23.8 percent from July.
Dealing with the speed of the times
Disruption comes for every business. It’s best to be ready when it does.
Lessons in leadership from the barracks, the bench and the boardroom
Real leadership is not about one person shining — it is about how bright the whole team shines together.
Ohio is well-positioned to lead in hardtech
Hardtech is not just about ideas; it’s about building the future, and Ohio is a place that builds.