THE CBD MARKET: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become a buzzword in the health and wellness industry in recent years. Found in cannabis and hemp plants, CBD is touted for its potential therapeutic benefits,…
Read more »NAVIGATING THE CHANGING TIDES: HOW MARKETING SHAPES THE MODERN WINE INDUSTRY
The United States wine market is a complex and competitive industry that has experienced a number of challenges in recent years. While wine consumption has been growing steadily during the…
Read more »THE VALUE OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
CEOs of privately owned companies, particularly within the size range of $10 – $75+ million in annual revenue, understand the importance of having a well-rounded leadership team. One of the…
Read more »WHEN TO HIRE A FRACTIONAL CFO
If your small business is growing (and especially if it is growing rapidly) or you are facing a financial challenge, a fractional CFO can be a valuable asset. These CFOs…
Read more »NEW TAX TREATMENT FOR R&D EXPENSES IN 2022
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 made significant changes to the income tax treatment of research and development (R&D) expenditures. Prior to the TCJA, businesses were allowed…
Read more »A IS FOR AUTHENTICITY
My series on the ABCs of Sales Leadership begins with Authenticity as I believe this is one of the most important traits for a leader to strengthen to be an…
Read more »ARE YOUR BANK DEPOSITS SAFE?
(The roles of the CEO and CFO: a collaborative opportunity) Yesterday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was not considering providing “blanket insurance” for…
Read more »HOW COLLABORATIVE IS YOUR BOARD WITH YOUR EXECUTIVE TEAM?
The Board Engagement Module Helps How Does Your Executive Team Work with Your Board? In some company cultures, executives feel their board members are coaches. Others think they are cops….
Read more »LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SHARE COMPLEX IDEAS AND EXPERTISE WITH OTHERS?
Here is Inspiration: THE U.S. WINE AND SPIRITS INDUSTRY ON A PAPER NAPKIN I respect experts who dedicate their careers to research, insights and solutions which help us in so…
Read more »THE SAVINGS AND LOAN CRISIS AND SILICON VALLEY BANK: DEJAVÚ
The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) crisis during the 1980s and early 1990s was one of the most significant financial crises in the United States. The crisis resulted…
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