We all know the adage, “If you are standing still you are falling behind.” McKinsey’s Innovation and Commercialization Survey Results show that more than 70% of corporate leaders identify innovation as the top 3 business priority, but only 22% set innovation...
Being an executive, you have probably experienced the Ambush. The context may vary but the scenario is always the same. An employee walks into your office to give you bad news for which you had no previous warning. A large bid gets booked at half the forecasted size...
Many IT Solution providers struggle with the same project profitability issues. They can’t confirm if their project made money or lost money until weeks after the project has closed. Even worse, they get blindsided by a project they didn’t know was in...
Why should you spend time paying attention to Cash Flow (CF) vs. other priorities? CF is even more critical to a growing business. It’s an often-ignored opportunity to improve net profitability. CF is typically 4th on the list of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)...
I recently had a conversation about the challenges of running and growing an MSP with Mike Nelson of Arizona-based Canyon Horizon LLC. Many of the points we discussed seemed like common sense, but several of the experiences he shared might be considered insightful. ...
Whether it’s an old car that keeps breaking down, a house that’s too small for your family, or business software that you’ve outgrown, you know it’s no longer a good fit but you’re hesitant to make the change. Usually, it’s the “hassle” and temporary disruption of...
