How higher interest rates affect the M&A deal market
Riveron’s Robert Berdanier on the effect interest rates are having on the M&A deal environment and how sellers can maximize their position.
Life insurance as a risk management vehicle to preserve company value
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.
How Graham Rihn’s obsession with waste reduction has fed RoadRunner Recycling’s growth

As Roadrunner Recycling’s Graham Rihn learned about the growing rate of commercial waste and the inefficient processes companies use to deal with it, he realized there had to be a better way.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Cultural fit matters

One of the most critical aspects of a successful transaction, which can sometimes be missed or overlooked, is cultural fit.
Programmatic M&A
Despite remaining headwinds and some uncertainty, the demand for acquisitive wins is strong.
Columbus Deal Activity: The 4th quarter comeback

Sports enthusiasts, business owners and M&A executives alike all love the thrill of a 4th quarter comeback
When culture and strategy go to dinner
Setting the cultural example and focusing the energy it creates through the strategic mission is the most important role of leadership.
The role of a technology roadmap and why it’s important
Blue Technologies’ Jessica Dynia on the importance of a roadmap when it comes to total office technology solutions.
Accounting departments are challenged by outdated documentation
Clark Schaefer Consulting’s Tami Stevens on issues arising from gaps in process documentation.
Prepping your business for 2024
First Federal Lakewood’s Scott Gnau on what businesses need to do to prepare for 2024 and how to start off on the right foot.