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When it comes to M&A due diligence, the numbers always get first attention — and rightly so. But they don’t tell the whole story. The truth is that the real value (or risk) of a transaction often ...

When Ken Taylor joined his family’s business, Ohio Machinery Co., in January 1988, he knew he had a lot to learn about running a Caterpillar equipment dealership — even though he had grown up around ...

Ahola Payroll & HR Solutions is a national leader in payroll and human resource solutions. The company exemplifies family business excellence, with over 50 years of innovation, integrity and ...

Why the most resilient manufacturers in 2026 are leading with purpose, not pace. Alliance Industrial Solutions is proud to once again serve as the presenting sponsor of the Evolution of Manufacturing ...

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 ...

The Pillar Award for Community Service was developed by Smart Business to honor businesses and individuals dedicated to making Northeast Ohio a better place to live. The program is designed to ...

The construction sector faces a complex operational environment characterized by compressed profit margins, an aging labor force and persistent market volatility. For general contractors and specialty ...

As a visionary C-Suite leader, you’ve built something significant. Over the years, you and your team have celebrated successes and enjoyed the excitement of consistent winning. Unfortunately, you’ve ...

When a company understands why growth is important, then the focus can be turned to how. One of the most overlooked sources of growth is the existing client base. Most teams focus on winning and ...

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 ...

For as long as he can remember, Ken Ganley dreamed of working at the automotive group his father started in 1968. “Very few little boys and girls dream of being a car dealer, but it’s all I’ve ever ...