AVOID OVERPAYING ON YOUR TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTS

In a world where technology is rapidly changing and companies’ technology budgets are rising, companies must, more than ever, be vigilant in reviewing their technology contracts. Businesses cannot afford to…

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CANNABIS: LEGAL OR ILLEGAL?

The Impact of Cannabis Being Federally Illegal There is much written on this important topic. Cannabis is now legal in many states; however, cannabis remains illegal at the federal level….

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COVID AND ESTATE PLANNING

So many things have taken a backseat to Covid during the last year that I was surprised last week by one that has not – estate planning. A contact reached…

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HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR WHAT’S AHEAD?

For those of us in management today, it is clear our duties of care are expanding. We are accountable to address challenges that pose existential threats to not only our…

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DOWN & DIRTY: HOW YOU REALLY PREPARE TO SELL YOUR COMPANY

The Scenario You know others do it. They must. Of course, you have heard about those who have “successfully” done it. It is actually almost impossible to avoid the public…

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WHY “BRING YOUR WHOLE AUTHENTIC SELF TO WORK” IS SO YESTERDAY

Typically, executives and HR leaders in companies conscientiously work to create organizational cultures in which people are comfortable being themselves. We set policies and practices and conduct employee surveys to…

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LOSING ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE: HOW TO GET OFF THE DYSFUNCTIONAL HAMSTER WHEEL

The Scenario You run your business lean. There is no excess headcount and every dollar counts. Other business leaders could learn something from how you do this year in, and…

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XP&A – EXTENDING FP&A BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF FINANCE

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is an essential financial activity in companies of all sizes. FP&A provides finance teams with a structured approach to budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and management reporting. These activities are…

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HOW TO ENCOURAGE CRAETIVE FLOW IN ALL EMPLOYEES

Improving creative flow within an organization is both energizing for employees and beneficial for innovation and overall performance. Fortunately, too, it is not an expensive or strenuous goal to reach!…

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PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) 2.0

The economic fallout from COVID-19 has continued to wreak havoc with hundreds of thousands of small businesses shuttering their businesses. After months of Congressional wrangling, the recently passed 2021 Consolidated…

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