The 2026 midterm elections have changed the political landscape across the US. For middle-market business owners and executives, the question is not which political party won, but how potential changes in government policy could affect their company’s growth, profitability, and long-term value. Political uncertainty is nothing new. Tax policies, regulations, Read more
A leadership team can look at the same business problem and see three very different things. Consider PrecisionSoft, a $50 million ERP software company. (The case study can be found on the C Squared website) The company had a strong product, loyal customers, and high renewal rates. Yet revenue growth Read more
With AI in every news article, how can it be used in your business? We offer this checklist of areas where small businesses are using AI tools to reduce process time and simplify their operations. This is not an exhaustive list, but these are common areas where you can find Read more
In today’s volatile and fast-moving business climate, agility has become a form of currency. For many owners, especially mid-sized or growing companies, the challenge isn’t recognizing opportunity but accessing the right leadership to seize it. That’s where fractional executives come in. A fractional executive is a senior leader, CFO, COO, CMO, or Read more
We have had many discussions with clients this year on this topic as political uncertainty has driven market uncertainty. When faced with a challenge, the way we manage uncertainty can determine whether the situation improves or spirals further out of control. Too often, we confuse reacting with responding—but these are two vastly different Read more
We began to see changes in middle market companies in 2023 that continue today. Companies are finding it is more cost effective to promote from within than chase talent in a seller’s market. They are focusing on internal staff promotion and mentoring them in a new job Employers are also Read more
In 1970 the Harvard Business Review published an article launching zero-based budgeting as a tool to examine a business from a 360-degree view. We followed with Simon Sinek’s popular writing about always asking the “why” question for our actions. Now the White House backed DOGE is focused on government spending Read more