Despite Bill Gates’ assertion that Intellectual Property (IP) has “the shelf life of a banana,” IP has become one of those “must have” assets for growing companies. Many companies, however, are unclear as to what IP they have and what value it brings to the business. Is it something that simply looks good on paper... View Article
Blog written by Trevor Norcross, Integrated Rewards. I always seem to see a few articles that question the effectiveness of Human Resource functions. These articles often take the position that HR does not add value or drive business results. At the same time I see posts from HR practitioner asking how to get a seat... View Article
Blog written by Jennifer Olsen, Resourceful HR. If you know you need to focus on bolstering the HR efforts of your organization but don’t know where to start, you are not alone. The HR function includes many aspects that may seem daunting when you have limited resources and time. It is especially difficult when you... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger. Human Resources… what does it bring to mind for you? I think the image depends a lot on the context of your experience with HR. For those of us who have been in very large companies, HR is the part of the company that makes sure the “people stuff” gets... View Article
Blog written by Alicia Johnston, MBA, Wells Fargo SBA Northwest or northeast, urban or rural, service business or manufacturing – when it comes to choosing your small business financing, the direction you choose will impact the business’ capacity for growth. Finding and financing a business acquisition can be a seamless process, as long as you... View Article
Blog written by Robert Burger, B2B CFO BUYING A BUSINESS IS EXCITING – AND DAUNTING The initial reaction to finding a potential business to purchase is excitement, and it’s filled with possibility and plans. In order to avoid making an emotional commitment that clouds our judgment and leads to a whirlwind business romance, it’s a good... View Article
We’ve all heard that the perfect storm is coming together with lots of businesses coming up for sale and many buyers in the marketplace. If you’re buying a business, it’s important to remember that the purchase transaction is about a lot more than the industry and the price. We expect that once a buyer finds... View Article
Blog written by David Lightfoot, B2B CFO For a business owner to successfully grow their business, there are a couple of difficult transitions they need to make. The first is from “doer” to manager. Usually when a business is begun, the owner does everything. They must “wear a lot of hats.” If the business finds success and... View Article
Blog written by Theresa Callahan, Provision Coaching ” The leader must be in charge of getting things done by running the three core processes – picking other leaders, setting the strategic direction, and conducting operations. These actions are the substance of execution, and leaders cannot delegate them regardless of the size of the organization.” –... View Article