“The investor of today does not profit from yesterday’s growth.” Warren Buffet Profit centers contribute to the capacity of a business to produce a superior return on a firm’s investments based on the utilization of its resources in comparison with alternative opportunities over a defined period of time. We believe the primary mission of a […]
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“A boat doesn’t go forward if each one is rowing their own way.” Swahili Proverb We believe companies must function as highly result oriented teams to thrive in today’s global business ecosystem. The benefits of this approach include more realistic goal-setting, better decision making, outstanding innovation, and the highest level of performance possible on each
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“There is only one thing worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” Oscar Wilde, Author A Public Relations (PR) firm specializes in digital, social and conventional communication campaigns in a unique, creative, and results-oriented way. Their work is heavily deadline driven. Identify Opportunities PR firms face complex accounting rules with
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“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” Michael Porter Prioritizing strategic decisions helps discover opportunities, allocate resources and develop new capabilities. Mistaking non-strategic for strategic determinations and vice versa can be disastrous. All initiatives must be in a hierarchy that makes the most sense to ensure their achievement. Goals must be measurable, achievable,
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“I came to see, in my time at IBM, that culture isn’t just one aspect of the game, it is the game. In the end, an organization is nothing more than the collective capacity of its people to create value.” Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., IBM Board Chairman 1993-2002 It has been said eighty percent of a startup’s
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“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Warren Bennis Given that only ten percent of startups survive, being a Startup Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a daunting endeavor to say the least. It is a rare breed indeed. The most successful attributes consist of a select mix of talent, skills, knowledge, and behaviors
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“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” Anthony J. D’Angelo This nonprofit is dedicated to providing challenged workers with the opportunities and support they need to make substantial contributions to our society. They recognize each individual has special gifts and talents. Community building and integration is their mission. Identify Opportunities
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“Money in the bank is like toothpaste in the tube. Easy to take out, hard to put back.” Earl Wilson Startups tend to overlook the significance of how their money is managed. The success of a new company is not based solely on revenue generation. It is imperative to know how the money is being
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“The investor of today does not profit from yesterday’s growth.” Warren Buffet An Executive Summary highlights a company’s purpose and goals for the future. Whether you are putting together a business plan or an investment proposal, it acts as the introduction to your endeavor. The tone and style of the writing is an important factor
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“There are millions of people with great business ideas, but only a select few, perhaps 2-3%, can take their idea and execute by turning them into something that people will pay for, over and over.” Entrepreneurs’ Startup Guide Many business owners believe they must raise large amounts of money to make their business successful. We
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“You can have the best strategy and the best building in the world, but if you don’t have the hearts and minds of the people who work with you, none of it comes to life.” Renee West, Luxor and Excalibur Hotel A company’s culture includes all its policies, guidelines, systems and processes as well as shared
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It has been said, “Accounting is the language of business.” Accounting systems are essential to your business right from the beginning. They are the basis for strategic planning and making vital business decisions on a daily basis. Accurate and reliable bookkeeping processes are imperative for growing an enterprise. The five critical steps to create a
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