Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to invest in and/or purchase several businesses. Some were great successes, while others underperformed or even failed. Reflecting on these experiences ...

Attracting, developing and retaining young talent is a key to business success. And in the often-hypercompetitive M&A space, it’s critical. So, in this issue, we debut our Smart Business Dealmakers ...

As we approach the new year, it is a good opportunity to finally begin addressing this unwritten list in your business.

Alliance Industrial Solutions is pleased to continue our presenting sponsorship of the Evolution of Manufacturing Awards this year, celebrating local industry leaders for their innovation, creativity ...

What if I told you that you have the power to predict the future? OK, not exactly. Nobody can say what is going to happen tomorrow, next week or next year. But you do have the power to anticipate the ...

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is pleased to return as Presenting Sponsor of the 2020 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards. As this event becomes virtual this year and we learn how to network ...

As leaders, our responsibility is not to eliminate the challenges for those around us but to prepare them to face challenges ...

There is a growing need for outdoor storage in Northeast Ohio. However, the amount of viable land in the area suitable for ...

After starting our company, we knew what we wanted to produce, but needed the big players in our industry to learn about us ...

Six years ago, former ambassador to Ireland Edward F. Crawford approached Brian E. Powers with a challenge. Sales at Hickock Inc. — a Cleveland-based electrical instrument manufacturer founded in 1910 ...

In the hypercompetitive world of M&A, talent is the ultimate key to success today and well into the future. The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising ...

Imagine going into a meeting with a potential U.S. investor, and slowly sliding a bottle of expensive whisky across the table? The meeting hasn’t started yet, but you’ve sure set the tone: it’s an ...