It’s never a bad time to set goals but in the world of corporate and financial planning a lot of it happens in the last few months of the calendar year that is winding down and the first month of …
I usually don’t publish something in December dedicated to the turn of the calendar but with the change of the decade, I was thinking about what it means to be more well-rounded. I don’t pretend to have mastered the concept, …
Several years ago, we were vacationing in Florida and I rented a power boat for a few hours. I suppose my boating skills were a little rusty and I was definitely in unfamiliar waters. As we cruised up to a …
No one can predict the future (or at least not that I know of) but businesses need some line of sight into what tomorrow might bring. Note that I used the word “might”. Although no one can know with certainty …
Today, I celebrate the ten year anniversary of my Finance Matters newsletter. When I started this venture, I tried to come up with a dozen topics so that I could make it through the first year. I got to ten …
I work with companies in all stages of development but have recently had several discussions with clients about the characteristics of a mature company. So, without further ado and fanfare, below is my list of 10 characteristics that I consider …
This is the time of year when many look back over the past. But I think it’s important to have a reason to look back and it’s not just to reminisce. Rather, it should be to perform some analysis of …
As we enjoy Labor Day weekend I hope that everyone reading this is getting the opportunity to relax with family and friends. As we exit the summer vacation season, during which it seems to sometimes be nearly impossible to schedule …
Most businesses think that strategic planning is something that only Fortune 500 companies need to worry about. The truth is that all businesses need to think about their strategic direction. While the time devoted to the strategic planning process differs …
Most companies have either just completed or are diligently trying to finish their budgets and plans for 2009. Given the tumultuous 2008 and the similar start to 2009, it’s easy to imagine that many companies are thinking about what it …
