Inaccurate cash flow and expense forecasting is a leading cause of business failure and, ultimately, business closure. A...
Business owners: how to increase sales from your next merger or acquisition
Mergers and acquisitions benefit companies in many ways, including economies of scale, access to capital, deeper employe...
Cash management for business owners: are you holding too much cash?
Today, the U.S. economy is robust by many metrics (gross domestic product, unemployment, corporate profits). And yet, U....
How small businesses can get a boost from minority capital
Running a small business is rewarding but demanding, risky and expensive. Sometimes, those and other challenges can be s...
Business leaders: Broaden your perspective with non-industry coaching
In 1962, the Peace Corps introduced the slogan “the toughest job you’ll ever love.” Accepting that premise, “bus...
Delegation for business owners: how to run your business when you’re not there
A well-managed business should not be overly reliant on any one person, including the owner. Often, the business owner t...
4 ways to increase the value of your business in a high-interest-rate environment
The cost of borrowing capital is much more expensive than it was a year ago. That makes it riskier to fund growth. Wheth...
Maximize the value of your business by eliminating headaches
The voice on the phone sounded eager for some help. “I heard that you people can help a guy like me do what it takes t...
Reducing expenses in a recession. Do you cut advertising or lay off workers?
The United States’ gross domestic product (GDP) was negative for two straight quarters. Many people would call that a ...
Get $400,000 to help your company
Your Massachusetts-based business is booming. People want what you have. But you’re being held back because you can’...
Family business power struggle
As one generation of management approaches its end, the life of the family business is jeopardized. According to the Exi...
Monopoly control
The term “monopoly” here is hyperbole. Monopolies have not been allowed in the US since the signing of the Sherman A...