Pop quiz: Why is a business model, and the strategic value proposition that binds it together, often treated as if it will stand the test of all time? Is it because the core market need is constant? Is it the fear of scrapping existing assets (infrastructure, business knowledge, and/or people)
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This week, my 5 favorite business and strategy post cover: Why building your finance function like Groupon, Twitter, and LinkedIn works for you How to get your Big Data on – the what, how (stewardship), and why (BI analysis) Bartering redone - the new cash flow enhancer As, always I’m
The Profitability Paradox – Cash Flow Projections Why Successful Businesses Almost Always Rely on them First
All to often small businesses obsess on how much money they’re going to make, the total number of clients, and how much profit they’ll generate. What they lose sight of is the important third leg of the business stool, day-to-day cash flow; doing so almost always guarantees major problems whether
Retooling Your Business Analysis Perspective; 5 Posts to Get You Started
This week my 5 favorite business and strategy post cover: Why a retooled FP&A (Finance Planning & Analysis) is retaking a prominent seat at the at the leadership table. Gaining business activity clarity by leveraging your CRM process to fuel accurate sales projections. New
5 Hints on Overcoming Stalled Growth Strategies
This week my 5 favorite business and strategy post cover: It’s all about growing your business… here’s the how to do it smartly. What’s old is best again… networking 1980’s style. Don’t call it a comeback… 4 steps for reviving an ailing company. As, always I’m looking to share with you
5 Posts that Help You Buck Business Convention and Succeed
This week my 5 favorite business and strategy post cover: Why bucking business convention is often a good thing. Why complex system pattern recognition should be your arsenal. Betting on your clients to help grow the business. As, always I’m looking to share with you quality