Look deeper into private markets to find equity-like returns
CM Wealth Advisors’ Paul Bodnar on alternative private investing opportunities.
How flaws in internal accounting department processes affect company health
Clark Schaefer Consulting’s Jeff Pavelschak and Joe Brown on why internal accounting department process improvement is critical for organizational health.
Options to accommodate printing in an increasingly remote environment
Blue Technologies’ Curtis Verhoff on how cloud-based solutions are helping organizations meet the remote-work moment.
Ensure your business funds are FDIC-insured by utilizing treasury management services
First Federal Lakewood’s Alix Kaufmann on how businesses can keep their funds FDIC-insured.
Why deal success hinges on buyers and sellers getting along
Kirtland Capital Partners’ Ralph Della Ratta on the social aspects of the sale of a closely held business to private equity.
How behavioral-based interviewing can identify better candidates
Action Management’s Dave Fechter on behavioral-based interviewing and how it helps companies better identify the best candidates.
Ed Largent leads Westfield to growth by staying focused on the firm’s founding mission

Westfield’s guiding vision and values have remained constant while the world has changed drastically through the decades.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Slowed inflation to temper rising cost of capital … hopefully

The Northeast Ohio M&A market experienced an uptick in deal volume in June 2023 of 4.2 percent as compared to May 2023. June also saw several noteworthy transactions in the Northeast Ohio region.
Some of the ways M&A deals get messed up
Preparation is key when it comes to M&A. Take the time to get your house in order before going to market and the results are likely to be much more favorable.
Constant change and uncertainty in the U.S. economy challenge businesses
Since March 2020, it seems every quarter brings a new surprise.