P L A I N A N D S I M P L E Bright Business Insights
Vol. 12 | Issue 2 | August- October 2026
Dear Valued Clients and Friends,
Margin pressure, leadership transitions, system upgrades— the decisions that shape a business rarely announce themselves. They show up quietly, in the numbers, long before they show up in the headlines. This issue is about getting ahead of them.
In times of shifting costs and tightening margins, having the right information early makes all the difference. This quarter, we ' re covering: ERP decisions— what Ohio manufacturers should get right before upgrading, replacing, or holding steady with their current system Succession planning— eight practices that keep a family-owned manufacturer ' s transition from becoming a disruption Pricing strategy— how to protect your margins as costs and conditions shift Percentage-of-completion accounting— a plain-English guide to knowing whether a job is actually profitable before it ' s finished
You ' ll also find details on Rea Manufacturing Education Day, coming to Wooster( Oct. 2), Dublin( Oct. 23), and Cleveland( Oct. 30)— a closer look at how AI is actually changing manufacturing, plus economic outlook, ERP decisions, and workforce strategy.
Rea values the relationships we build with people. We understand that every solution doesn ' t work for every client. That ' s why we partner with you to understand your unique business needs and find the right path forward.
Our team remains committed to providing guidance that helps your business succeed in changing times. As always, we stand ready to assist with any challenges and opportunities your business faces this season.
With appreciation for your continued trust,
Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Leader Construction and Real-Estate Industry Leaders
Ryan Brickwood, CMA
Principal ryan. brickwood @ reaadvisory. com 330- 264 – 0791
Doug Houser, CEPA, CPA, MBA
Principal doug. houser @ reaadvisory. com
614- 314- 5937
John Kurtin, CPA
Principal john. kurtin @ reaadvisory. com
614- 923- 6591