October 13, 2023
Plan Now or React Later
The NFL season started with the usual hyperbole, predictions, and upsets. The first upset was when the defending champion Chiefs got beat. A big factor…
September 29, 2023
Don’t Get Burned by Lack of Preparation
After the horrific fires in Maui many people jumped to the usual suspects regarding the cause – climate change and the hurricane south of Hawaii.…
September 15, 2023
The Little Things Equal Success
We recently had a birthday celebration for my wife at Tutta Bella (disclaimer – we are friends with the owner, Joe Fugere). At least four…
August 24, 2023
All-Star Clean Up
It was All-Star week in Seattle. The week was filled with baseball events, the Home Run Derby, and the game on Tuesday. As part of…
June 21, 2023
Are Your Financial Statements Fact or Fiction?
On the top of the value driver list is having solid financial systems and therefore accurate financial statements. Too often we must use the term,…
May 23, 2023
An Exit Plan Means a Higher Value
I recently wrote, “exit planning really does mean planning (in advance).” It’s one of the items on my list of 12 value drivers for small…
April 3, 2023
AI Isn’t Always So Intelligent
I’ve played around with ChatGPT a little and find it interesting. It quickly can rattle off a top 10 list, a situation overview, and more.…
March 9, 2023
When Money Eclipses Service
What do our veterinarian, orthopedic surgeon, and The Little Gym have in common? As per the New York Times, The Little Gym franchise was bought…
January 18, 2023
Making the 2022 Idiot List
“We have a new leader on the idiot list” is what I wrote an associate. When we later spoke, he said he can’t read my…