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.
Meet the 2024 Smart Women Award honorees

Whether making mid-life professional pivots or dedicating their entire careers to a single field, the women joining this year’s Smart Women Breakfast & Awards panel have successfully carved out opportunities for themselves across a range of male-dominated industries. On April 25, this panel of female leaders will take the stage to share their unique career experiences, with the goal of inspiring other businesswomen to overcome and achieve.
How Marous Brothers Construction’s operation and culture are reflected in its headquarters

Name the building type, and they’ve probably built it.
But perhaps the best way to understand Marous Brothers’ operation is through the building the company constructed for itself.
How strength training can improve your life — and make you a better leader
Too many people spend 30 years building a business and then can’t enjoy it because they haven’t focused on their health. The rewards are life-changing and can give leaders a new lease on life.
Embrace a digital-first banking approach to running your business
Your business banker is there to identify your business’s pain points and then present you with options to make running your company more efficient in the long run.
Considering the other side in an M&A deal can lead to tax benefits for both
Further, because of the complexity in an M&A transaction, both buyers and sellers should be thinking about the tax ramifications of a deal very early on, well before they plan to sell or acquire a company.
Fax technology will soon lose support. Here are some alternatives.
Organizations should talk with their technology provider and ask them to look at their current fax usage to find an alternative method before the analog lines are no longer supported. There are several faxing alternatives that can be put in place and their technology partner can help them make that transition.
How annuities can fit within a personal investment portfolio
Those who purchase a deferred annuity should know liquidity is limited. The company may let you access a small portion of your money penalty free but any withdrawals above the penalty-free amount will be subject to surrender charges.