by Art | Feb 11, 2017 | Blog
This is an open letter written by the founders of B Lab to business leaders, Andrew Kassoy, Bart Houlahan, and Jay Coen Gilbert. B Lab has spent the past ten years serving a community of credible leaders who are using business as a force for good. We want to live into...
by Art | Jan 15, 2017 | Blog
If you, or your company interacts with a customer base, you inherently know that low prices and a quality product no longer guarantee success. Customers have more options than ever, and they’re using this leverage to look for something more. They want an experience;...
by Art | Dec 11, 2016 | Blog
This is the season for me to reflect on the past year and look forward to what 2017 will bring. I am now entering my 5th year as an independent CFO serving small businesses in the Puget Sound area. As I reflect on my journey, I am extremely grateful for each of you...
by Art | Dec 11, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
The Industrial Revolution gave the world a new found efficiency in production and distribution in business. This revolution had a profound impact on employees and how they were motivated to produce an ever increasing supply of goods. Our current business operating...
by Art | Nov 13, 2016 | Blog
One of the more interesting business phenomena of the past decade has been the flow of cash in and out of large corporations. A metric called the cash conversion cycle looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect...