Is a Budget Worth Your Time?

Is a Budget Worth Your Time?

I hate wasted time. How about you? I always seem to have more things to do with my time than time to do them. I figure I could fill two or three lifetimes with what I would like to do—in business and for pleasure. It is that time of year where every good company is...
Thinking Cash Flow with Your Growth Strategy

Thinking Cash Flow with Your Growth Strategy

When a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) speaks, many listeners conclude that a CFO thinks everything comes down to cash. Therefore, let me be clear: It is not all about the cash. However, today is my day to talk about cash flow. (Full disclosure, I have memorized a few...
Your Growth Strategy – Keeping It Real

Your Growth Strategy – Keeping It Real

What should you sell? Who is your ideal customer? This month I have been writing about strategic planning – focusing on the importance of answering these two strategic questions. As a business owner, answering these two strategic questions defines your target...