Graphical Representation Of Cash Flow
Jul 9, 2019 | Optimization
A graphical representation of cash flow is one of the most important tools for an executive and should be included on any performance metrics dashboard. Financial Performance Metrics Graphs – Examples. Financial Reporting Dashboard
Elements to Increase Your Company Value – Financially Part II
Jun 26, 2019 | Rifle vs. Shot Gun Marketing ®
the Rifle vs. Shotgun Marketing® that combines industry segment growth rates and gross margin for each segment. This is to help determine the highest value segments to concentrate on with a marketing program.
Business Financial Principles and the Productivity Pyramid ®
Jun 11, 2019 | Productivity Pyramid ®
What is the productivity change for an annual employee review system? As a five-year Vistage Chair, we have had several speakers that indicate that an annual review has zero or negative impact on employee productivity.
Elements to Increase Your Company Value – Financially
May 31, 2019 | Financial Principles
Reoccurring revenue can increase the confidence level of projections and thus raise the value of a business because projections with a large reoccurring revenue base are more stable and increase the probability and surety that the revenue will occur.
The Importance of Proper Management for Small Businesses
Apr 29, 2019 | Optimization
To be an effective and motivated part of an entrepreneurial management team you have to have the ability to wear many hats at once. Below are some examples.
Finding Value in Entrepreneurial Effective Management
Mar 28, 2019 | Optimization
Management on the commercial level is a whole new ball game. Though some managerial skills are the same across the board, the level of those skills need to show some potential for growth. This may mean that the current management team is perfect for the current setting, but may need to seek outside resources in order to meet the needs of a commercial setting. For instance, how are the finances managed? Small businesses cannot buy in bulk as often and they do not have to make decisions concerning large amounts of money and risk management. If the current management team is unable to realize a profit or get the bills paid under the current circumstances, commercialization may be something they cannot handle.
Valuation & Negotiation Skills
Mar 20, 2019 | Business Valuation Methods
The assumptions from using my methods can reveal how the company may achieve a higher level of performance and value. In a negotiation, an owner can push a higher value by emphasizing the reasons and circumstances that would create that higher value. One value number probably does not tell you the real potential or value of the business. Two to five numbers give you a good range of values and provide solid data sets, to see where the value of your company may be.
Water – A Human Right
Mar 11, 2019 | Humanitarian
Worldwide, millions of people are trapped in the cycle of poverty. The poorest of which often suffer the greatest from a lack of access to clean drinking water, and sanitary conditions. The water they do have is usually acquired painstakingly by traveling long distances, sometimes up to 3 ½ or more miles. The young are often tasked with carrying the water (8 – 13 years). The cycle keeps them from education, and literacy – thus income later in life. Lack of water is also often attributed to serious illness and mortality rates for children.
Using Risk Management To Make Your Business Stand Out
Feb 27, 2019 | Business Valuation Services
Your potential investors may have a larger risk appetite than you do, but they still want to see how your company risk compares to the company’s associated cost of capital vs. the cost of capital for their current investments. This means you have to have a knowledge of their finances and investments as well as current rates of interest and depreciation.
Housing in America & the Chronic Homeless
Feb 12, 2019 | Humanitarian
Housing in America & the Chronic Homeless. It’s not just our veterans, but men and women, and whole families. Now we add college students and teachers to the list. Volunteers in American Helping the homeless stated on their website that ” In 2017, over 553,000 Americans were homeless. 40 million people struggle with hunger and 40.6 million officially live in poverty”.
The complexity of Equity Warrants Valuations
Jan 29, 2019 | Business Valuation Services
A certified valuation service can take the pressure and worry from learning formulas and valuation models. They return comprehensive reports with specific values for all forms of warrants within your company.
Sports and Recreational Charities
Jan 24, 2019 | Humanitarian
Sunshine, fresh air, the great out of doors, sports and recreation! Street Soccer USA. The sport of soccer has had a great social impact on youth all across the country. Many cities and small towns offer soccer through their summer recreational programs. The social impact is positive for both boys and girls. Businesses often contribute to the sport, and many help with the much-needed funding for camps, team clothing (available to be personalized from Imprint), shoes, shin guards, and soccer balls.
Determining the Valuation of Stock Options in your Business for 2019
Dec 31, 2018 | Business Valuation Methods
he first step to determine the value of stock options is to determine the value of the company and the overall stock (equity element) value. Only then can a valuator apply the options valuation models to determine the actual stock options package value. Keep in mind that the overall stock value is not the same as a stock option value. This makes it possible for employees to clearly know the value of their benefits package and enables the employer to adjust packages to compensate employees at different levels. When using stock options as compensation for goods and services the stock options valuation ensures that the value is commensurate with the goods or services received.
Last Minute Holiday Giving – Round it up
Dec 18, 2018 | Humanitarian
As adults, we understand that the simple things in life matter the most. Providing clean water, food, and aid, to those in need, to name a view. Collaborating with like-minded businesses, individuals, churches, and organizations, one person at a time to make a difference – has a rippling effect. Churches hoping to use their platform as a pillar of the community may want to implement an online giving platform like Tithe.ly to collect donations from the congregation in order to put it towards their charitable causes. Rounding it up is just another way to give. Children are our greatest example of this type of giving. We need to be the example for them!
Productivity Pyramid ®and Expert Business Optimization Concepts
Dec 13, 2018 | Productivity Pyramid ®
What is the productivity change for an annual employee review system? As a five-year Vistage Chair, we have had several speakers that indicate that an annual review has zero or negative impact on employee productivity. Productivity Pyramid ®
An explanation of the Lack of Marketability Discount
Nov 29, 2018 | Business Valuation Methods
The discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) can mean a significant reduction in the value of your stock based on its ability to be marketed adequately. The discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) can mean a significant reduction in the value of your stock based on its ability to be marketed adequately. This is one of three discounts that needs to be taken into consideration for an overall stock, equity and business valuations. There are several key points that a certified valuation expert will consider when trying to estimate the discount for lack of marketability.
Productivity Pyramid ® increases profits and value for companies
Nov 26, 2018 | Productivity Pyramid ®
One hundred percent of companies have a revenue goal. Most have a net income goal that is usually only known by upper management. But what other company activities should be company goals? Productivity Pyramid ®
Productivity Pyramid® Goals, Coaching, Accountability and Rewards
Nov 20, 2018 | Productivity Pyramid ®
A productivity improvement program, Productivity Pyramid ®, with a pay for performance program where there are company and employee goals with monthly coaching sessions should be implemented. This method raises company productivity. Executives typically use” top-down” communication, instead of bottom-up coaching and listening. Good coaches engage the participant to bring forth ideas and ways to improve their position, activities, and skills. In a bottom-up coaching session, skills are discussed and trained. An effective coach uses the traits to create a winning atmosphere and team culture that will produce superior results.
Relief Efforts for California fire Evacuees – How you can help
Nov 15, 2018 | Humanitarian
We encourage you to consider a donation to this heartbreaking effort. Do your research on a charity’s reputation for using donations effectively. Charity Navigator is a good resource to consult. Also, remember that sending money is almost always the most efficient way to help in a disaster, according to the Center for International Disaster Information, part of the United States Agency for International Development.
Taking the Complexity out of Business Valuation
Nov 8, 2018 | Business Valuation
Which type of valuation services do you need? This is an important question and will affect the results and your final choice of provider. Which type of valuation services do you need? This is an important question and will affect the results and your final choice of provider. Calculation analysis looks at limited information and is often for people who are thinking of selling but have not made a final decision
What is the Company Specific Cost of Capital
Oct 30, 2018 | Business Valuation Methods
To assess the level of that risk, a four-stage scale has been developed.
The cost of capital is one of the single most important elements of consideration in a business valuation. Errors in the cost of capital can cause significant errors in the value of a business. If your company is valued at $5-15 million and an error of 10% in the cost of capital occurs the value can be off by over $1 million to $5 million or 20% to 33%. It is always best to have a certified valuator assist you in your valuation and the important cost of capital calculation.




















