by Art | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
Blue Ocean Strategy was written with the aim of challenging companies to create uncontested market space by executing a strategy that is both systematic and actionable. It is the author’s contention that many companies could break out of their current competitive,...
by Art | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
From the moment you make the decision to set up a business, you’re in the “business lifecycle.” This lifecycle will see your journey go from idea to startup, to the growth and maturity phases, and finally if all goes well, to a successful exit. Starting and growing a...
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 | 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...
