12/6/2018 | Press Release
Middle Market Retailers Experiencing Growth Through Digital Transformation

New research from the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) finds that business behemoths like Amazon are not the only retailers benefiting from digitally-driven change; the fastest-growing middle market retailers are investing in the latest technologies in an effort to increase efficiencies, boost sales, and enhance the customer experience both online and in their stores.

11/26/2018 | Industry Today
Tariffs Threaten Middle Market Businesses

Businesses have been enjoying a period of strong growth. That's particularly true of middle market companies -- those with revenues between $10 million and $1 billion -- that account for one-third of private sector GDP and employ almost 48 million people. A recent report by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), of which I am Executive Director, shows that revenue for the average mid-sized company grew 8.6 percent in the last year. The report, 3Q 2018 Middle Market Indicator, based on a survey of 1,000 middle market C-suite executives, finds a lot to cheer about. Along with revenue gains, employment growth, economic confidence and an appetite for investment all continue to be strong. 

10/31/2018 | CBS News Money Watch
Many midsize companies plan to raise prices, citing impact of Trump tariffs

Leaders at midsize companies -- those with $10 million to $1 billion in revenue -- overwhelmingly say tariffs pose a threat to their business, according to a recent survey by the National Center for the Middle Market at Ohio State University. One-third expect profits to sink as they try to absorb higher costs stemming in part from tariffs. And executives with midsize companies say U.S. consumers should be ready for something else: higher prices.  

10/31/2018 | Nashville Business Journal
Almost half of offers to buy a business are unexpected. Are you and your business ready?

Every business transitions in the end, whether it’s passed down to the next generation, sold to a private equity firm or acquired by a competitor. The trick for owners is to sell at maximum value and in a way that ultimately benefits all involved – the owner, their family and their employees.

That’s where planning comes in. Engaging a business transition adviser ahead of time lets owners make smart decisions and lay a foundation for future success before a buyer comes knocking.

10/24/2018 | Press Release
3Q Middle Market Report Shows Continued Growth, But Tariff Fears Taking Their Toll Putting Profitability at Risk

Middle market companies turned in another strong, high-growth performance, but concern over costs and supply chain shifts, predominantly driven by tariffs, is increasing among executives. Data from the 3Q 2018 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released today by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) reveals that the year-over-year growth rate jumped to 8.6 percent, up from 7.4 percent last quarter, and is the second highest average in the past three years.

10/19/2018 | Press Release
SEC Announces 2018 Government-Business Forum to be Held at The Ohio State University

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it is partnering with the National Center for the Middle Market at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business to host the SEC’s annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation on Dec. 12. This annual forum provides a platform to highlight additional measures to improve small business capital formation.