The Fed, The S&P 500, and Your Business

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Reading the financial news every day can be exhausting, confusing, frightening, or all the above. Making sense of the noise is even more challenging for a CEO. What does it mean to your business? Interest rates We read about rising interest rates – that is a broad characterization.… Read More
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Recession Or Not, Be Diligent And Move

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There has been talk of a recession for some time. Depending on the data you look at, we may already be in one. CEO confidence has dropped to levels not seen since the beginning of the pandemic. Fear is plentiful, but bravery in the face of headwinds could result in tremendous opportunities.… Read More
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Do You Know Your Real Margins?

Financial Cost Analysis
For business owners, the business environment is constantly evolving. This makes it more important than ever to have a clear understanding of your margins and the true costs of producing and selling your product. Do you know what you net from every sale?… Read More
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How Small Businesses Can Win During Supply Chain Disruption: Sell Differently

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Kinks in the supply chain have proven to be far more disruptive and lasting than most businesses have anticipated, and according to the latest survey by the National Federation of Independent Business, the outlook is not expected to improve in the near-term.… Read More
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Critical Headlines to Watch

Business And Finance Concept Of A Bull Market Trend
We are in uncertain times, with headwinds prevalent and daily headlines bombarding small business owners with potential worries. While talk of an economic slowdown or recession is common, the impact, should it occur, will vary by business, industry, and local market.… Read More
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Life after Budget

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Hopefully by now the year’s budget was completed months ago and tracking results against it is ongoing.  Unfortunately, for many businesses, once complete, a budget finds its way into a drawer to not be seen again until it’s time for a new one the following year. … Read More
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How Small Businesses Can Win During Supply Chain Disruption: Reexamine The Chain Itself

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Businesses today are navigating a strained supply chain. To manage this disruption, I have already discussed pricing and planning as two key tools small businesses can leverage. Beyond these, it is also vital for small businesses to understand the multiple levels and aspects of their supply chains.… Read More
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Small Business Implications to the Tragedy in Ukraine

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Two seconds on social media or the television is enough to find heart wrenching images of the assault of democracy in the Ukraine.  Our prayers are with the families and freedom fighters that are standing up to violent aggression in their homeland. … Read More
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How Small Businesses Can Win During Supply Chain Disruption: Plan For It

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The supply chain disruption is an ever-present part of the morning headlines. Even more concerning is that there are signs on the horizon of the problems getting worse, not better. And unfortunately, because of the perfect storm of headwinds creating the chaos, recent trends are suggesting that the supply chain may not return to normal levels until 2023.… Read More
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How Small Businesses Can Win During Supply Chain Disruption: Pricing

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Disruption in the supply chain is nothing new, and you don’t have to look hard to find data published daily on it. Unfortunately, there is no one simple solution as the current challenges are a perfect storm of multiple factors. Overseas manufacturers are still unsettled from the pandemic, ports are full and there are not enough truckers to move the necessary loads of goods.… Read More