The increase in sell-side diligence frequency stems from sellers becoming smarter,” says Nick Scharfeld, Transaction Advisory ...

Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau's Gregg Mervis talks about the importance of personal connections in business and ...

First Federal Lakewood's Alix Kaufmann offers helpful tips businesses can implement during this busy time — and afterward.

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Overall, strategic divestitures are becoming a key fixture of the 2024 M&A market, with a notable increase in the number and ...

Since 1998, The Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service, presented by Smart Business, honors businesses of all types and sizes that make outstanding contributions to their communities. Its ...

Blue Technologies' Billy Nelson on consolidating vendors to improve organizational efficiency and reduce expenses.

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Charitable giving is one of the top financial issues Bob Bove hears about as Wealth Advisor & Certified Exit Planning Advisor at The 4:8 Group. Individuals and families want to know how to maximize ...