In their article for Crain's Cleveland Business, Christopher Hewitt and Jayne Juvan discuss the importance of encouraging individuality and debate in the board room. 

On May 3, Jayne Juvan will be a featured panelist in the Smart Business ASPIRE Cleveland 2018 Conference. The conference brings together the region's entrepreneurial, dealmaking, and investor communities for a full day of dynamic keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and power networking opportunities. Jayne's panel will focus on the current environment for M&A as it pertains to buyers. For more information on the conference, click here.

In a recent post I noted that if an entrepreneur finances a business by borrowing from friends, family and business contacts, he or she is probably engaged in a securities offering. A related issue is which state securities laws apply to that offering—or to any other attempt…

Many people starting a business, or trying to keep it afloat before it really takes off, obtain the necessary funds by borrowing it from family, friends, or business contacts. The business often will sign a promissory note that sets out terms, such as when the loan is to be paid back,…

Many people starting a business, or trying to keep it afloat before it really takes off, obtain the necessary funds by borrowing it from family, friends, or business contacts. The business often will sign a promissory note that sets out terms, such as when the loan is to be paid back,…