HARNESSING THE SILICON VALLEY PRODUCT MINDSET: How Traditional Businesses Can Innovate with Technology
The word “Product” can refer to many different things in many different industries. Here in Silicon Valley, the Product is Software, for B2B businesses, especially when Software is Eating the…
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THE LONG-TERM WEAKENING YEN AMID COMPLEX VOLATILITY: A Growing Challenge for US Small and Medium-Sized Companies
The volatility of the Japanese Yen (JPY) and its impact to US small to medium-sized businesses has historically created challenges. My experience with international companies enables me to assist business…
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AI TO THE RESCUE: HOW COMMUNITY BANKS CAN CONQUER COMPLIANCE AND CREDIT CHALLENGES
In the current and emerging financial services provider landscape, community banks face numerous potentially daunting challenges. Resource availability — combined with added fixed costs to achieve regulatory compliance — create…
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THE PERSONAL SIDE OF SUCCESSION PLANNING
There is a litany of published material on succession planning. Blog posts, newsletters, articles, and books abound. Most are focused on the practical issues of the process and how to…
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THE FIVE KEY INDICATORS YOUR STARTUP IS READY TO PARTNER WITH HR
As a small business grows, the need for human resources (HR) support becomes increasingly essential. The decision to bring on HR support depends on several factors, including the number of…
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FINANCING OPTIONS FOR WINERIES AND WINE PRODUCERS
The wine industry, known for its rich history and complex production processes, requires significant capital investment. From purchasing land and planting vines to producing and aging wine, every step involves…
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THRIVING IN A TOUGH WINE MARKET: A SUGGESTED ROADMAP
Are you reading article after article about the struggles in the wine and beverage alcohol industry today? Are you wondering how you can possibly compete in such a negative market…
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DON’T MAKE CHANGE HARDER THAN IT HAS TO BE
Recent research shows that projects with excellent change management meet or exceed objectives 88%, compared to only 13% for those with poor change management. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape,…
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LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM BIG AND SMALL COMPANIES CAN DRIVE YOUR SUCCESS!
Are you the owner or the decision-maker of a company that struggles to meet company goals? Learning from the strengths of both large and small companies can create a balanced…
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BANK LOAN CHALLENGES: STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Imagine This Your relationship with your bank takes a serious turn when you receive notice that your company has been moved to its “Special Assets” department. This department, also known…
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