Why internal controls are important for an efficient internal financial audit
Corrigan Krause CPAs and Consultants’ Alexis C. Burch on the importance of having strong internal controls in place ahead of an internal financial audit.
Industrial real estate’s continued tightness challenges buyers and tenants
Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate’s Maureen Anter-Ressler on the Northeast Ohio industrial real estate market, how it compares to other markets and strategies to land the right property.
How your business benefits from better communication with your banker
Premier Bank’s Tara Silva on why businesses should regularly communicate with their banker, regardless of whether the news is good or bad.
The employee retention credit is valuable, but be on the lookout for bad advice
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Richard B. Fry III on the ERC, how businesses qualify, and the risk to businesses of an erroneous filing.
Is your life insurance keeping pace with the value of your business?
Berson-Sokol Agency’s Craig Berson on the role of life insurance in buy/sell agreements, and the importance of periodically revisiting and updating these policies.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Promising jobs report reflects economic optimism

The growth in nonfarm payroll jobs reinforces the positive outlook for strategic acquisitions.
Economic uncertainty can provide opportunities
We may not officially be in a recession, but it’s understandable if all this uncertainty makes a business owner jittery.
Public financing for development can help SMEs in challenging times
This environment can be especially challenging for small and mid-sized enterprises. Fortunately, public-private opportunities exist to support these sectors.
Cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit
The gig economy is a valuable driver for regional growth and a source of untapped talent that can address our regional skills gap.
Advancing women leaders
Despite 30-plus years of attention and effort, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions across nations, sectors, industries and organization types.