Is what’s urgent really what’s most important?
Everyone is working harder than ever, often for the same or less money. At least, that’s what I hear from many of my colleagues. This
Everyone is working harder than ever, often for the same or less money. At least, that’s what I hear from many of my colleagues. This
Earlier this year, Pew Research reported a huge change for the future of business that you may not have noticed. As of April 2016, millennials
As Flywheel Sports prepares to open its third indoor cycling and barre studio in the Bay Area this fall, Tamara Odinec is finding it hard
Jim Ruhlin Sr. didn’t grow up with a plan to one day become the president and CEO at The Ruhlin Co., a business started by his grandfather, John G. Ruhlin, back in 1915.
When I first started my company, I couldn’t focus on my fears—I had to stay focused on results in order to get the business off
The ability to nurture and build relationships is critical for today’s CFOs, says Larry Ormsby, a partner at ON Partners. In businesses that are characterized by rapid growth, Ormsby says, the seemingly perpetual onboarding of new employees and either Wall Street or Private Equity financing means relationships need to be established quickly so trust and cohesiveness can be formed.
Quality of earnings reports are independent reports that are generally associated with the sale or acquisition of a business. While quality of earnings due diligence occurs more frequently on the buy side of transactions, they can be very effective for owners looking to sell their business. Business owners may be taking a big risk by not completing a quality of earnings report in advance of any effort to sell their company, says Richard Snyder, CPA, Director of Audit & Accounting at Kreischer Miller.
Tim Van Arsdale has created a place in Medina where young people facing a dark time in their lives can pause to catch their breath
How many times have you led a meeting and not felt good about the energy in the room? Did you feel your people were not
At a certain point in time, almost every business owner will be faced with the question: What is your machinery/equipment really worth? Book value is rarely an accurate representation of what the equipment is really worth. More importantly, inquirers want to know the real value, which is accurate and can be substantiated. Knowing what to expect during an equipment appraisal process can help business owners be more prepared.
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