Based on our recent survey of over 1,000 middle market participants, CEO’s and their senior managers are seeking opportunities to improve revenue and margin. These two components require a separate, yet inclusive strategy as part of the company’s overall business… Continue Reading  

A question that I am often asked by business owners needing a business valuation is: “Do I need a valuation expert with experience in valuing businesses in my specific industry?” In most cases the answer is no. Business valuation experts… Continue Reading  

The accomplishments of our President have been alarmingly few and dismal. We have 35% more people on food stamps. We have more people joining food stamp rolls than payrolls as the total employment has only grown 2% over the same… Continue Reading  

One little known school debt program enshrined in the Michigan Constitution has the potential to dramatically affect taxpayers and future school bond issuance. The School Bond Qualification and Loan program provides Michigan’s credit enhancement to new capital bond issues plus… Continue Reading  

Detroit is in a financial emergency. Many of us in the turnaround and banking industry have known the city’s struggles for years, without ever taking an extensive look at revenue and expenditures. Tuesday’s financial review team announcement confirmed what we… Continue Reading  

I have enjoyed reading both of Steven Levitt’s Freakonomics books. They highlight how there are unforeseen stimuli that produce certain results we think happen for another reason. O’Keefe works with middle market companies that sometimes experience financial difficulties; they are… Continue Reading  

What’s in a name? And when is a name more than just a name? In the world of business, a company’s moniker should represent everything that company stands for, including what makes it and its professionals stand out from the… Continue Reading