Greater Cincinnati’s All Star Companies
Honored By Business Law Firm Strauss Troy

Business law firm Strauss Troy (@StraussTroy) recently honored Greater Cincinnati’s All Star companies. The 55 fastest-growing, privately-held companies were recognized by the Business Courier at the annual #Fast55 awards program presented by Strauss Troy.

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Strauss Troy Honors 2015 Fast 55 Companies

Strauss Troy Fast 55 All Stars Graphic 2015 You're All Stars Every Day. Congratulations Fast 55 Winners.

We have our own All Stars in the Greater Cincinnati region. Strauss Troy is delighted to partner with the Business Courier in honoring the Fast 55 – our region’s fastest growing private companies. (See full list here.) This is our fourth consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor celebrating the achievements of Greater Cincinnati’s All Star companies. …Read More

Region’s Fastest-Growing Companies Honored By Strauss Troy

Greater Cincinnati’s fastest-growing private companies were honored on June 6 at the Business Courier Fast 55 awards ceremony. Held at the Downtown Hyatt, this year’s honorees represented a diverse cross section of our region’s rapidly-growing businesses. The Business Courier ranked these emerging companies in five revenue categories, and winners were determined by comparing 2010 annual …Read More

2013 Fast 55 Finalists Named By Business Courier Strauss Troy Named Presenting Sponsor

Join Strauss Troy and the Business Courier for the ninth annual Fast 55 awards luncheon as we recognize, honor and celebrate our region’s 55 fastest-growing companies. The Business Courier has named the 2013 finalists, ranking Greater Cincinnati’s emerging businesses in five revenue categories. Category winners will be named at a June 6 luncheon event at …Read More

Explosive Growth: Friend Or Foe?

It’s 2:00 a.m., and there you are, wide awake. You’re worried about how to manage the business that you have under contact. How are you going to adequately staff the projects? Where are you going to put all of the people to do the work? Even more alarming is how did it come to this? …Read More

EXPLOSIVE GROWTH: FRIEND OR FOE?

By Richard Colvin, Esq. Its 2:00 a.m. and there you are, wide awake. You’re worried about how to manage the business that you have under contact. How are you going to adequately staff the projects? Where are you going to put all of the people to do the work? Even more alarming is how did …Read More

My Company Is A Success–What More Can They Want? Fiduciary Duties And Minority Protections In Privately Held Business

It is estimated that more than 90% of all U.S. businesses are some form of closely held corporation, limited liability company (LLC) or partnership. While equity in a corporation is held by shareholders who have rights to elect the directors who will in turn determine strategy and hire and supervise the management to implement that …Read More

Lawyers Don’t Make Your Business They Make Your Business Better

Knowing when to consult your lawyer can help you to maximize your business’ opportunities and potential. Inception Of Your Business Choosing the right entity for your business is an important first step. Not only are there significant tax issues to be examined, but the structure of your company should be flexible enough to grow as …Read More

Why It Matters: Think Like A Lawyer, Act Like A Business Owner

“Think like a lawyer. Act like a business owner”. Good advice for lawyers. Great advice for business owners who need to choose a lawyer. The quote above comes from a very good friend of mine who also happens to be one of the best all around business lawyers I know. We recently talked about the …Read More

The Employer Mandate: What You Need To Know About Increased Worker Classification Scrutiny

As a business owner, you have likely followed news coverage of the Supreme Court arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act, and are interested to find out which provisions might be affected. One of the more controversial provisions of the Affordable Care Act is the Employer Mandate, which provides that business owners with at least 50 …Read More

401(K) Plan Fee Disclosure Requires Closer Look By Employers

Employers sponsoring 401(k) plans have been hearing from their investment advisors about “fee disclosures” that have to be given to plan participants who choose their own investments in the company plan. The goal of these IRS regulations, now effective July 1, 2012, after having been delayed several times, is to arm investors with information about …Read More

Business-Oriented Human Resources Audits Are Both Preventive And Proactive

John Fischer, Labor & Employment Law, Developing Labor Law Text Book

The most successful companies foresee, plan for, and take advantage of business opportunities before their competition. They also identify and make sure that they are well-prepared to avoid, or manage successfully, potential future problems, including legal problems, which could sabotage their taking full advantage of current or future business opportunities. Strauss Troy’s approach to conducting …Read More

State Small Business Credit Initiative Offers Big Growth Opportunities For Small Businesses

The Ohio State Small Business Credit Initiative gives small businesses and manufacturers new opportunities for growth. Here are the details. Certain eligible small businesses and manufacturers in Ohio that are creditworthy, but are not able to access capital they need to expand and create jobs, may be surprised to learn that there are new borrowing …Read More

Key Benefits Of Enactment Of The “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act”

In April, the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act” (the “JOBS Act”) was signed into law by President Obama. The JOBS Act: Removes the prohibition on general solicitation in connection with transactions effected pursuant to Rule 506 or Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, provided that sales are limited to qualifying investors Alters the …Read More