Cash is the lifeblood of any business. But can you imagine if we had to consciously manage our blood? What a nightmare: monitoring red blood cell counts to ensure oxygen is carried in and carbon dioxide out. Producing plasma to transport nutrients. Sending in the white blood cell troops for emergencies. Compared to that, managing […]
The second half of the year is always a good time for non-profits to consider new growth, renew optimism, revitalize, energize and nail down the budget in preparation for future plans. In essence, to think strategically about the year ahead and how you will fund your mission, given the challenges inherent in the non-profit arena. […]
What does 2014 have in store for us? As we put a quarter under our belts, we have had time to see some trends emerge. Like what? Well, Germany, Turkey, and China are emerging as quite the dark horse wine-producing regions; designers are using colors “inspired by mixture of blooming flowers, travels abroad, and strong, […]
When times get tough, the tough throw conventional wisdom on its head. Especially when it comes to outsourcing operations. Before the economy took its latest dive, the majority of business owners subscribed to the wisdom that successful companies need dedicated, full-time staff, and that this was even truer concerning high-level positions. After all, businesses need […]
If your company has experienced significant growth, congratulations! In this economy, you are in the minority. Although it may seem like a miracle (given everything the economy has been through), it’s taken far more than luck to bring your business to where it is today. It’s taken hard work and smart planning to not merely […]
