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Overcome the Workforce Shortage

There are many missed recruitment opportunities in this industry — you just have to know where to look.

Scale Up Through Acquisition

When you find a company that is a good fit with your own core values and culture, spend time getting to know them before you expand your business.

Cash, Profits or Profitability — Which is Most Important?

Continuous profits, turned into continuous cash, give your company the best chance for survival and building wealth.

A Planning Process for Future Success

Values-based goals matter, and they can affect how you pursue your overall financial goals.

Create Teamwork in Your Call Center

When a common goal is created and focused on, everyone on the team should be encouraged to do whatever it takes to get to that goal.

20 Questions with Phil Keoghan

Phil Keoghan discusses his appreciation for the skilled labor workforce, his family’s blue-collar roots and why it’s important to highlight a career in the trades.

April 2021

April 2021

The Right Way to Go Social

Make strategic choices about which social media platforms are best for your company.

Customer Relations is Everyone’s Job

Every member of your team is responsible for creating the type of experience you want your customers to have.

Boost Your Business Valuation

Implement these five add-backs to improve the profit situation of your company and make it attractive to buyers.

Wealth Rule No. 10: Have an Increasing Current Ratio

Your company’s current ratio should be monitored monthly. It should always be greater than one. It should be constant or trending upward.

How Long Does Planning for Your Business’ Future Take?

If neither you nor the business is prepared, planning will need to include a phase for getting both you and the business ready, as well as a phase devoted to designing and implementing the actual exit.

The Ingredients of Culture

The person at the top must inspire and guide the organization in the right direction.

20 Questions with Kevin McNamara

Kevin McNamara, COO of Climate Control Group, discusses a short-lived retirement, employee retention and being a leader.

March 2021

March 2021

How to Manage Change in Your Company

Develop a communication strategy and support structure within your organization to help facilitate change.

Run Your Business Today Like You’re Selling it Tomorrow

Be prepared for the day when you may want — or need — to make a transaction.

Strategic Planning for Future Success

Your plan is your living, breathing roadmap for your business and it deserves your attention.

Wealth Rule No. 9: Have a Sound Debt Policy

A good debt policy looks at your receivable days and your debt percentages.

Two Self-Made Problems that Can Harm Your Planning

Planning for your business’ future success is a long-term effort in problem solving.