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...
by Art | Nov 13, 2016 | Blog
The author has several objectives in writing this book. His first objective is to provide tools and resources for the entrepreneur and business developers to build ethical and excellent companies that do what’s right and do well financially. The author notes that...
by Art | Oct 16, 2016 | Blog
The image of corporate America has been rapidly eroding over the past years as scandal, greed and layoffs are highlighted on the evening news. In this book the author explores what it takes for a corporation to act and engage in business in a way that aligns with the...
