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 …

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Ken Homza

Set The Tone (May 2020)

On the first Monday of the month (May 4th) my wife commented that I had “set the tone” for the day. I don’t think she was particularly pleased with me, but that’s a topic for another day. As leaders, we …

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Ken Homza

Hollowness (April 2020)

I’ve been writing these posts monthly since April 2006. My intent has always been to provide something that is thought provoking and educational. As I write this post during the worldwide outbreak of Covid-19 my goal is the same while …