Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ken Homza

The Worker (February 2021)

Last week, I had the opportunity to tour a new client’s production facility. I always enjoy these days. It’s a great way to learn about what goes into making a product. While I won’t develop the expertise and understanding of …

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Ken Homza

Injured Dog Brings People Together (January 2021)

A few days before Christmas I was driving between client offices and noticed a woman standing over a dog nearly in the middle of the street. I made a quick U-turn, parked in a no-parking zone, and asked “What can …

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Ken Homza

Conversation with Joe Sherrer – In the Crucible

All Chief Financial Officers care about is revenue and costs, right? Not so says, Ken Homza, an expert fractional CFO and author of Your Cash is Flowing: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Think Like a CFO. Having done the job …

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Posted on December 31, 2020 by Ken Homza

Recovery (December 2020)

Recovery. A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength (according to Google). 2020 has been a difficult year for many. To those reading this who have suffered the loss of a loved one this past year, you …

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Ken Homza

Give Thanks (November 2020)

In the fifteen years I have been writing this newsletter I have never before written on the topic of Thanksgiving. Usually I consider it a little too “touchy-feely” for me plus there are hundreds of other newsletters out there on …

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Ken Homza

Three Ages In The Workforce (October 2020)

Years ago I came to the realization that there are only three ages of people in the workforce. There are kids, adults and statesmen (although I suppose to be politically correct, we need to change that to statespersons). None of …

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Ken Homza

Communicating Via The Hub And Spoke Method: Avoid It! (September 2020)

One of the many things I try to improve with each engagement is the communication process. While not technically a financial topic, it certainly has economic impact. Inefficient communication causes delays in decision making, action, and business improvement and burns …

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Ken Homza

What Do You Believe? (August 2020)

Last year, I was traveling between St. Louis. MO and St. Paul, MN. I looked at the screen on the back of the seat in front of me and learned that I was somewhere off the coast of Africa. In fact, …

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Ken Homza

Are You Too Social? (July 2020)

When I started my career, being social with your colleagues meant going to the local watering hole after work to have a few drinks. Although the topic may have been sports, current events, vacation, or politics just to name a …

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Ken Homza

Improve The Situation (June 2020)

I often find myself asking, “What can I do to improve the situation?” Whatever state of affairs you find yourself in, that’s a good starting place. Ultimately, whether in your work or personal life, if you can leave any situation …