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Keeping Revenue and Budget on Target

Staying focused on the business plan is often as hard as crafting a great plan in the first place. READ MORE >

The Lessons of JC Penny: How Bringing in New Blood at the Top Can Lead to Substantial Bleeding

For company founders and sitting CEOs, the decision to pass the CEO seat to another is a big, risky decision. This article talks about how critical boards are– especially for closely held companies.

Why Dictatorial CEOs Increasingly Put Their Companies at Risk (and What to Do About It)

All types of organizations watch high-potential employees walk out the door because their views aren’t heard. Even members of a top management team can flee to other organizations after too many instances in which the CEO discounted their ideas, unable to shake the command-and-control leadership style.

It’s Your Choice. Make it.

Here is the fundamental choice for owners of closely held companies:

When Persistence Can Be Perilous

When does walking away from an unrewarding business venture actually indicate wisdom rather than a lack of tenacity?

CFOs Can Help Themselves by Helping Sales Improve Forecasts

CFOs at fast-changing, high-growth organizations become more strategic business partners by working with sales to derisk the business plan. Read this new article on CFO.com.

Why Industry Consolidations Like the American Airlines and US Airways Merger Are Not Just for Big Companies

We may bemoan the higher airfares that will follow US Air’s buyout of American. But if your mid-market company is operating in an industry with poor economics, don’t be put off.