Reading Between the Lines

by Brad Howe February, 2012
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How well do your company’s financial statements tell your story? Is it all up front, or is it hidden between the lines? In developing your year-end financial reconciliation, be mindful of your presentation. Your history may not be the best guide to your future.

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Seasonal Compensation

by Brad Howe January, 2012
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Does seasonal compensation relate to annual compensation in your company? Does Santa Claus come to your company party distributing gift certificates as a substitute for well-determined incentives? Are employee expectations thus fulfilled, or does this just whet everyone’s appetite for something other than dinner?

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Borrowing Basics

by Brad Howe November, 2011
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At a time when most bankers say that they have plenty of money to lend, plenty of small businesses seem to be stuck in the mud or even shut out of the borrowing business. It’s time to review borrowing basics.

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How Much Do You Need?

by Brad Howe October, 2011
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How much additional financing, that is. Many smaller, growing companies can’t say what amount of outside cash will be required to get them through next year.
Can you?

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