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To Swap or not to Swap; What to Consider When Converting Variable Rate Debt to a Fixed Rate.
Many companies have been enjoying slow sales growth and strong cash earnings since 2011 as the US economy continues to recover from the recession. Even better is that while earnings have improved, companies have continued to see some of the… Continue Reading
IT Cost Optimization – a Tactical Approach
Getting started on an IT Cost Optimization effort may seem daunting, but there are some key components that can yield benefits quickly, and enable companies to define a go-forward IT Function that is enabling, cost-effective, meets/exceeds needs and improves overall… Continue Reading
Is your IT Function Supporting your Business Needs?
Today’s IT capabilities require progression from service provider to the company to business partner to the company. The advancement of IT to a valued business partner means that the IT function supports those needs identified by the business and it’s… Continue Reading
Financing Fuel Jobbers – It’s Imperative to Look Under the Hood
Fuel Jobbers are distributors of gasoline and act as the go between for the large oil companies and the ultimate customer, the gas station. On the surface, fuel jobbers appear to be very attractive loan candidates, especially for asset based… Continue Reading
Strategic Planning for Sustainability
If you look closely at companies that have sustained their operations and profitability over decades, you will note many common attributes. Among them: the ability of their owner (or management teams) to adapt to ever changing business environments, keeping themselves… Continue Reading
An Ounce of Prevention in Preventing Fraud
As the economy shows signs of improvement, we hope that businesses continue to realize growth in revenue and profits. With increased cash flow, business managers and owners must still take care to avoid being victims of fraud – whether internal… Continue Reading
Has Commercial Real Estate Come Back?
It has been widely reported that the commercial real estate market has rebounded and that valuations have slowly come back to their highest levels since the start of the Great Recession. Headlines have trumpeted the sale of trophy assets in… Continue Reading
Funding Nonprofit Sector Growth Strategies
Growth in the nonprofit sector came to a screeching halt in 2008 when the economy went into recession, sending most organizations into survival mode as public and private revenue streams were challenged. For surviving organizations, the challenge now is how… Continue Reading
Trucking: The Uncertain Road Ahead
With the U.S. economic recovery seemingly sputtering to a standstill, the trucking industry appears to be showing at least minimal growth in 2013 and possibly gaining some momentum post recession. That growth is coming as a result of the residential… Continue Reading
What’s in Store for US Agribusiness in 2013?
The 2013 US agribusiness outlook was turned upside down two weeks ago, when the Cinderella story of the past year, “2012 Draught Recovery,” turned into a tale encompassing too much of a good thing with excessive precipitation and cold weather. … Continue Reading