The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.– Bill Gates Ask yourself the…
In addition to numerous federal, state, and local employment laws, which prohibit gender and racial discrimination against employees, several states and cities are banning inquiries into salary history in an effort to address pay inequities for women and minorities. Employee…
We have heard and read about the data breach at Equifax, and the potential impact it could have on every single one of us as an individual. I don’t recall seeing an article about what impact it has on us…
We all want to live a meaningful and enjoyable life, correct? Your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index numbers are key indicators of your risk for serious illness. If you know these important numbers, you can make…
What does this all mean, all I want to be is profitable… Well, it is so complicated! Wrong! It is easy, with the correct tools and mechanisms in place, anyone can navigate the waters; regardless of how hard the current…
Recently, I read an article titled “A Navy SEAL explains 8 secrets to grit and resilience” which depicts the determination and skill that every true Entrepreneur needs to have to succeed. All entrepreneurs regardless of entity size or industry, experience…
You and your Finance team may want to give your bonus and severance programs a second look. It’s important to make sure they’re aligned with federal standards, if possible. Otherwise, you may have to deal with tricky state wage laws…
Here is a dilemma we all face: Do we need Business Interruption Insurance (BI)? I have a friend that sells it While these are two very separate topics of discussion, they are interrelated. One without the other does no one…
the new era of how we do business networking has become more important than ever before. While each state is releasing its own guidelines in opening, it’s fair to say that businesses are almost universally reopening under restrictions, such as…
Risk is an area that CFO’s often discuss. Risk mitigation is curtailed with good solid procedures and processes in place. This does not eradicate risk, but certainly can make it palatable. One of the biggest challenges is knowing your risk –…