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Up in Smoke

Up in Smoke

August 3, 2022

As published in DBusiness By Marco Eadie Michigan’s recreational cannabis sector has reached nearly $2 billion in annual sales in less than three years, but prices are dropping amid rising competition from outside players and market saturation. As Michigan continues… Continue Reading  

How Bitcoin Will Affect Business Transactions

How Bitcoin Will Affect Business Transactions

September 2, 2021

As published in Forefront By Spencer Wineman Even though cryptocurrency is still in its early stages, it has already moved from a speculative investment to a viable alternative form of currency for its users and, more importantly, corporations. Since Bitcoin’s… Continue Reading  

Mezzanine Debt: What is it and when to use it

Mezzanine Debt: What is it and when to use it

September 2, 2021

As published in Forefront By Keith Chulumovich Debt is defined as an obligation that requires one party, the borrower or debtor, to pay money or other agreed-upon value to another party, the lender or creditor. However, not all debt is… Continue Reading  

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Consumer Behavior

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Consumer Behavior

September 2, 2021

As published in Forefront By Andrew Malec, Ph.D. As more U.S. citizens become immunized against COVID-19, forecasts are for a recovery in economic activity to pre-pandemic levels. However, the pandemic has also changed consumer behavior. Recent economic research by the… Continue Reading  

Data Privacy – Who is in control?

Data Privacy – Who is in control?

September 2, 2021

As published in Forefront By Brian Vargason For better or worse our day to day lives have become predicated on our access to a variety of digital applications that we use to stay connected and informed. As a result, the… Continue Reading  

The Future of Shopping Malls

The Future of Shopping Malls

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront by Violeta Zdravkovic Ahh! Shopping malls. Large sites filled with every type of imaginable store providing one-stop shopping. In their heyday malls were filled with people. Whether shopping, hanging out with friends, visiting the food court… Continue Reading  

Boosting Post Merger Integration Synergies

Boosting Post Merger Integration Synergies

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By John Ruther When 400 middle market executives who had just completed acquisitions were asked to list the pain points of their experience, a majority ranked integration (both technical and cultural) as either extremely or very… Continue Reading  

High Times for Cannabis M&A

High Times for Cannabis M&A

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By Matthew Rizzo You have likely heard of lofty valuations for cannabis companies in various markets across the U.S. These valuations have been driven primarily by Canadian publicly traded companies due to Canada’s full federal legalization… Continue Reading  

Forbidden Fruit: A win for sports betting

Forbidden Fruit: A win for sports betting

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By Julie Lock Mark Twain once said, “The more things are forbidden, the more popular they become.” Researchers refer to this as the “forbidden fruit hypothesis.” In human nature, one wants what it cannot have or… Continue Reading  

Unmasking Problems in the Nonprofit Sector

Unmasking Problems in the Nonprofit Sector

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By Susan Koss The COVID-19 pandemic has created a year of unprecedented times for nonprofits who have operated under tremendous pressure due to uncertainty and disruption. State mandated shutdowns and unpredictable reopening plans have left nonprofits… Continue Reading