People Management
The People Problem That’s Actually a Systems Problem
A business owner pulled me aside during my second visit. “I need to talk to you about our people problem.” He explained, that there was
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Efficiency
Your Biggest Cost Isn’t What You Think It Is
Every business owner can tell me their biggest expense. “Payroll.” “Materials.” “Rent and overheads.” They’re looking at their P&L. The numbers are right there in
Finance
Why Your Marketing Spend Isn’t Working (A Finance Perspective)
A manufacturing client called me frustrated. Revenue had been flat at $9M for 18 months despite significant marketing investment. “We’re getting plenty of leads. The
Finance
Three Financial Ratios That Predict Business Failure (Are You Tracking Them?)
I received a call from a business broker last year. A client of his wanted to sell. Could I review the financials and provide an
Efficiency
The Operational Bottleneck Hiding in Plain Sight
“We’re at capacity. We can’t take any more work.” That’s what the operations manager told me during my first visit to a regional manufacturing facility.
Strategy
The Strategy Gap: Why Most Mid-Sized Businesses Still Operate on Gut Feel
I was sitting in the boardroom of a $10 million manufacturing business last month. The owner had called me in because growth had stalled. Revenue
