A timeout can make the difference between success and failure
Companies must always be ready and set to act. Still, they can’t neglect the final steps of stopping, thinking, and studying outcomes to avoid failure.
Developments in the calculation of an assessment ratio could benefit Allegheny County property owners
Babst Calland’s Peter Schnore explores what has changed in the assessment ratio, and how commercial property owners can take steps to reduce their property taxes.
Combining medical and pharmacy benefits offers better care and lower costs
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Sarah Marché on how to provide accessible, affordable and proven prescription drugs through your health plan, and how your carrier can help.
How to get your business ready to sell
Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman on how to prepare a closely held business for a sale.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: M&A in a virtual world

A highly virtualized due diligence process is improving efficiency, saving time and cost, and satisfying acquirers’ needs to conduct comprehensive due diligence in a turbulent global economy.
How Covestro LLC encourages new ideas at every level of the organization

How Covestro LLC Chairman and President Haakan Jonsson, Ph.D. sets an expectation of innovation at every level.
Best ways to find and keep awesome employees
It is difficult to find and retain the right people, and strong recruiting and retention strategies are critical to every company’s success.
Give yourself the tools to optimize your performance
You’re not an ordinary person. Don’t rely on ordinary means to perform at your best.
Tips on strategy and looking toward the future
It’s easy to create a long-term aspirational plan and put it on the shelf, but doing so won’t guide your day-to-day progress.
Don’t let sentiment dictate your investment behavior
Staying calm is challenging, especially when your portfolio is getting battered. But if you’re on the ledge, step back and take a breath.