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Overcoming the Talent Gap: Attracting and Retaining Tech Expertise in Lower Middle Market Firms

October 31, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

AI and Machine Learning for the LMM: Identifying Realistic Use Cases for Growth and Efficiency

October 15, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

Unlocking Data’s Potential: Practical Data Analytics Strategies for LMM Portfolio Companies

September 30, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

Budgeting for Digital Transformation: Maximizing Impact with Limited Resources in LMM PE

September 15, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

Top Strategies for Building a Tech-Enabled Investment Thesis: Integrating Technology into Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence

August 30, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

Beyond Cost Cutting: Shifting from Efficiency to Growth Through Technology in LMM PE

August 15, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

The Untapped Potential: Why Lower Middle Market PE Must Prioritize Tech Value Creation

July 31, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Tech Equity. Why Lower Middle Market PE Must Prioritize Tech for Value Creation

July 11, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

Private Equity’s Technology Balancing Act: Navigating Value Creation and Preservation

January 28, 2025/by Chelsea Johnson

IT Value Creation Playbook for Private Equity Backed Portfolio Companies

August 1, 2024/by Chelsea Johnson

Revitalizing Growth: IT Transformation for a 3PL Family Business

January 11, 2024/by Chelsea Johnson

A Comprehensive IT Due Diligence Checklist for 2023

July 31, 2023/by jjohnson

Private Equity Brings Value Home: Tech Equity’s Role in SMB Valuation

July 26, 2023/by jjohnson

It’s Time to Go on Offense with Your Company’s Tech Equity

July 26, 2023/by jjohnson

When To Get Advice From Experienced Business Advisors

December 30, 2022/by Chelsea Johnson

IT Outsourcing Company: Ultimate Quick Guide

December 30, 2022/by Chelsea Johnson

Preserve and Increase Business Value With IT Investments

May 26, 2021/by Chelsea Johnson

The Ultimate Future Proofing: Open-Heart Surgery

February 23, 2021/by Chelsea Johnson

Creating Tech Equity To Increase SMB Business Valuation

January 7, 2021/by Chelsea Johnson

Enterprise Architecture and Tech Debt

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Intentional Tech Debt – When is it a Wise Option for an SMB

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

How Technical Debt Opens the Door to Cyber Attacks— and Steps to Protect Your Small Business

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

The Extended Enterprise: Outside Help for SMBs Managing Technical Debt

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

How To Recognize and Manage Tech Debt 2.0®

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Measuring Technical Debt to Manage It

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Leveraging Technology to Protect Your Small Business During the COVID-19 Crisis—and Beyond

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Covid-19 IT Playbook for SMBs

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Software Licensing

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Human Resource Management

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

8 Techniques To Identify Requirements For Your Projects

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Data Quality For SMBs

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Winning Technology Management Strategies to Future Proof your Business

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

comSpark 2018: What you Need to Know

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

4 Signs Your SMB Needs Cyber Advisory

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Cart-Path-Only: Is your SMB lacking business agility to sense and respond to market changes?

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

IT Financial Management: Master it to create endurance for your small or mid-size business.

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Introducing The IT Fitness Program For a Small or Mid-size Business

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

Why Strategic Technology Management is Essential for SMBs

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

5 Cybersecurity Questions Small Business Owners Must Consider

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson

9 Cybersecurity Small Business Risks You Should Be Aware Of

December 29, 2020/by Chelsea Johnson