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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
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Investing in Your Business – Is the Picture Clear?

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We hear from business owners constantly that they are making profits, but don’t have a lot of cash at the end of the year to show for it. One big reason is that they are constantly investing in their businesses. This concept of “reinvesting” profits frequently occurs, especially in growing businesses where the expected payoff is down the road.… Read More
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We Have More Cash Than Expected – Now What?

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Many companies find themselves with unexpected amounts of cash on hand as a result of PPP funds, stronger financial results and reduced spending over the last 12-18 months. While on the surface, that is an enviable position, many CEOs are struggling with the best decisions related to that cash, especially as there is still so much uncertainty in the global economy.… Read More
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It’s Time to Talk Tax, Well Before Tax Day

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As a business owner, when was the last time you talked to your tax accountant? Hopefully the answer is very recently, and if not, it needs to be a priority. Tax planning is one of the more critical, but too often unutilized tools in a company’s financial arsenal.… Read More
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The Supply Chain Dilemma and What to Do Next

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Disruption in the supply chain is nothing new, and you don’t have to look hard to find new data on a daily basis. 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
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Is your business sale ready today? You should be and here’s why.

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Even if you are not looking to sell your business near term, the mindset, preparation and readiness are essential to the long-term success and value of a business. We have worked with dozens of companies preparing for a sale transaction, and many more trying to build long term value.… Read More

What does your lender really think of you? You should know, and here’s how to find out.

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Many businesses have made a full recovery in 2021, while others are at least seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The economy is returning to some semblance of normal. Not to be overlooked in the midst of this good news, is the importance of lenders in the continued path forward.… Read More