As I write this newsletter, I have insights into several businesses where transition issues are somewhat of a hot topic. Frankly, this isn’t an area on which I focus but I have dealt with it over the years. The differences …
Today, I celebrate the ten year anniversary of my Finance Matters newsletter. When I started this venture, I tried to come up with a dozen topics so that I could make it through the first year. I got to ten …
OK, how’s quoting a 1998 hit by Shania Twain as a business reference? For those who don’t remember, are too young to remember, or just want to revisit the ‘90’s, here’s a link to That Don’t Impress Me Much on …
I’m not sure what it is about the New Year but I’ve heard the phrase “we need a process” just a few too many times already (and it’s only January). Maybe people are looking at opportunities they missed in 2015. …
My friend and colleague, Phil Stayman, Controller of Fitcorp USA, Inc. recently shared with me the following accounting axiom which he coined Stayman’s Law. “If you don’t know what an amount is, where it came from or why, any action …
Is it worth the time to look for a $1.82? Recently, I was working with a client on the integration between a new payroll system and the general ledger. It was somewhat complex to say the least. We were dealing …
I recently started shopping for a vehicle to replace a 2008 Saturn Vue. Frankly, if the good folks at GM still made these, I’d have bought another one but that’s not an option. I was leaning toward a Jeep Trailhawk …
I work with companies in all stages of development but have recently had several discussions with clients about the characteristics of a mature company. So, without further ado and fanfare, below is my list of 10 characteristics that I consider …
I regularly meet people who are in some stage of the start-up phase and looking to raise money to fund their business ventures. Since I seem to have this same conversation over and over, I thought it would be worth …
Earlier this month, we took a family vacation to Niagara Falls. The history of the falls is amazing as is the fact that it is a tourist destination for people the world over. The falls are clearly a natural wonder …
