WHY CREATING A BUSINESS BUDGET IS ESSENTIAL TO YOUR SUCCESS
One of the most overlooked aspects of business management is creating a strong and detailed budget, and then managing to it. Ask yourself if you put enough time into creating…
Read more »FORECASTING MARKET GROWTH TRENDS
Entrepreneurs: The Future is Yours! Forecasting Market Growth It’s a tricky business to forecast. I especially appreciate the quote from Niels Bohr, Nobel Laureate in Physics: “Prediction is difficult, especially…
Read more »BEFORE & AFTER
Not long ago, I discussed the concept of “Before & After” over a beverage with the CEO of a company that had finally broken through its previous “revenue ceiling”. The…
Read more »DEI WILL NOT DIE!
For those worried by the latest SCOTUS ruling, here is why. The buzz among HR professionals since the recent US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling related to Affirmative Action is the…
Read more »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…
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