Intellectual Property (IP) defines and protects the sources of goods and services in the marketplace, the products and services offered for sale and the content surrounding such offerings. Whether trademarks, patents, copyrights, or other IP, it is critical that C-Suite strategy drives and shapes the creation, valuation use and monetization of all its intellectual property.
Building your Accounting Department… When I meet a business owner operating at a successful $10+ mil in revenue I often hear them say “My CPA…” and I immediately know they are referring to a tax CPA. One thing ALL entrepreneurs have in common is that they have to file a tax return. So from day
The Difference in CPAs Looking back at my career I don’t know how many times I have introduced myself to someone and they ask, “Are you a CPA?” and I say yes. Then they tell me “you must be very busy with tax season” and I look at them with a bit of awe and
The concept of resumes might seem difficult to grasp at times. After all, you’re set with the task of conveying all of your life’s accomplishments and skills in a single sheet of paper. Creating a good resume is an essential skill necessary to be successful in the workforce. A good resume can be the difference
See also: Porter’s Five Forces of Competition Threat of New Entrants Intensity of Rivalry Threat of Substitutes Supplier Power Supplier Power Analysis Buyer Power Definition Porter’s Five Forces of buyer bargaining power refers to the pressure consumers can exert on businesses to get them to provide higher quality products, better customer service, and lower prices.
It’s hard for companies to realize how much they are actually spending when it comes to hiring a new employee. Once they decide it’s time to pursue a new worker, a lot of resources are used to find the perfect candidate for the job. Finding the perfect candidate within a vast number of people might
Hiring is an important aspect in a company’s development. When you know it’s the right hire, it can benefit the company in countless number of ways, such as saving money, increasing productivity, and improving employee morale. However, when done incorrectly, it can damage the company significantly. A company should always be able to determine whether
As a financial leader of your organization, it’s important that you understand how your time works and what you are spending your time on. In today’s blog, we’re taking a look at when to outsource accounting or specific tasks and services and why outsource at all. Before we go into when, first, let’s understand, what
A strong economy drives business growth. I think most of us can agree on that. Growth is usually good… But if it is not controlled growth, it simply will not be sustainable. In this blog, Pitfalls to Avoid When Growing Your Business, I outline several pitfalls to avoid when growing your business (especially in a
Private Equity companies are companies that have raised capital from investors and they have created funds. Each fund may have its own legal mandate. These are common examples of mandates: Invests only in oil and gas companies Is agnostic to what industry it invests in Invests only in companies it controls Private Equity companies come
In my 28+ year career, I have seen countless ERP system implementations and accounting system implementations. While some have been very successful and made a huge difference in the company, I have seen disasters. Millions of dollars spent over budget. Complete failure for the system implementation. This is one of my “hot boxes” when I
A few weeks ago, I started another series of our Financial Leadership Workshop, and in Day 1, we discuss that paradigm shift that needs to take place to go from accounting to financial leadership. So, I compiled all the quotes from all of my curriculum that make me think… How can I lead my company differently? What can I
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