Dec. 2, 2010 - You may remember an old TV announcement that asked the question – “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?” The focus of the question was to challenge parents to know where their children were and what they were doing. The same might be said about your company’s profitability...It’s year end - do you know where your profits are?

Nov. 18, 2010 - With years of experience, a part-time CFO could help a company thrive without the expense of a large salary.

Oct. 21, 2010 - The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 contains tax savings opportunities for businesses of all sizes. It provides $12 billion in tax breaks and a $30 billion lending fund to encourage enhanced lending activities by small community banks.

Sept. 30, 2010 - As the world approaches the third anniversary of the start of the recession, now is the right time to assess whether there have been any positive outcomes for the insurance industry from the global meltdown.

August 19, 2010 - If your business is currently receiving financing or will be seeking financing in anticipation of a new or pent up demand for your company’s goods or services, it is helpful to know the key indicators that lenders consider to start or continue a lending relationship.

August 5, 2010 - Just as the residential real estate crisis shaped the 2009 credit market, the massive projected commercial real estate defaults will greatly impact our economy’s recovery through 2010 and beyond.

July 15, 2010 - Health care reform has an incentive credit for life sciences, biotech, pharma and medical manufacturing industries, but you must act by July 21, 2010.

July 15, 2010 - Say the words “exit planning” to most business owners and the typical first response will likely focus on who they hope to sell the business to, when and of course, for how much. But there’s still one more one question to consider.

July 1, 2010 - Early investors in an emerging field often have to exit before the companies and technology become viable. There are alternatives, based on past experience.

July 1, 2010 - When it comes time to sell your business is your goal to get the most money out of it, or the most satisfaction from the sale? Here are some things to help you perhaps achieve both.