There is an old business saying that “successful companies are managed by the numbers.” There is another old business saying that “successful companies are a result of highly focused teams.” So which numbers matter and what is the focus? This is a success story from one of our clients that Read more…
Today’s vibrant economy has been running for quite a while and many firms have grown substantially. Some companies have grown through a plan but many others have not, leading to internal chaos. For them, it is time to develop a scaling up plan to continue growth or risk the sustainability Read more…
It’s the 20th of the month and are you able to tell how profitable your company will be at month-end? If not, you may not be measuring the right stuff! Continuous measurement of key business drivers, also known as metrics, is critical in high performing 21st century companies. When the Read more…
Anthony Lambatos shares his experience running a second-generation business and his perspective on company culture. Anthony’s guest is Dave Johnson, Founder and Managing Partner at C Squared Solutions. Together they’ll discuss how to handle company growth, how to make sure your entire team is on board with your message and Read more…
Do you ever wonder why some companies succeed while others just fade away? We have found through our own businesses, and through our clients, that four factors play a predominnant role in determining long term success. These factors are: product placement, target market, management team and marketing strategy. The market Read more…
Internet connected devices are useful tools, but they are an open door into your network. The internet of things (IoT) is exploding with 27 billion of these devices currently operating and most are not protected in any way. As billions more devices get connected to the Internet each year, the Read more…
The topic of high performing teams is very active in corporate planning and performance measurement these days. As global competition reaches down to companies in the middle market, improving performance within companies is now a major goal. We cite a recent study at Google as an example of what drives Read more…
Would you like to know what your customers think of you but are afraid to ask? This process is not for the faint of heart and it is essential to keeping healthy, long-term relationships with customers. In a recent conversation with one of our customers, he explained about the long-time Read more…
Part 4-Packaging Your Application Previous parts covered the overview of the process and the first three steps of the process. This part covers the final step, pulling the whole process together for presentation to a lender and answering follow up questions. Depending on how long it takes you to gather Read more…