Should Your Private Company Board Have a Compensation Committee?

January 24, 2020

A private company can benefit from having a board of directors in a variety of ways, particularly by ensuring that executive compensation plans are not misaligned with long-term shareholder objectives—a problem we frequently encounter.View

2 Techniques to Mitigate the Sunk Cost Effect in Your Business

November 15, 2019

Making decisions in business can be difficult not only because they require judgment, but because you’re fighting the sunk cost effect, which is the psychological tendency to maintain the status quo once you’ve devoted time, energy, or money to an endeavor.View

Doing Less Can Add More Value to your Company’s Growth Strategy

September 30, 2019

Growth at a business and personal level is one of the key ingredients for success. However, many companies pursue any type of growth solely for growth’s sake, which is a mistake.View

Know When to Ask a Business Advisor for Help

August 20, 2019

Here are three common events a business owner may encounter that warrant the expertise and experience of an independent business advisor.View

Want a Better Strategy? Start with Better Meetings

July 26, 2019

Strategic planning meetings often aim to accomplish too much in too little time. Improve the outcome of your strategic discussions with this framework.View

Is Your Strategy Different Enough From Your Rivals?

June 6, 2019

Going head-to-head with rivals often leads to nothing but price wars. Learn how to truly differentiate your company in the marketplace without sacrificing profits.View

4 Low-Tech Questions to Help Improve Your Customer Experience

April 9, 2019

Over the next few years, we’re all going to be impacted by AI and other revolutionary technologies. To avoid pitfalls, make sure you step back and think about the human side of your business.View

When the Tide is High, It’s A Good Time to Reexamine your Business Strategy

February 18, 2019

My advice to companies when economic conditions change is to use it as an opportunity to improve the business. Here are a few areas to consider now.View

Boards Aren’t Just for Big Companies

November 15, 2018

Here are four benefits that private companies can derive from the formation of an advisory board.View

Does Your Shareholders’ Agreement Reflect Your Long-Range Plans?

September 19, 2018

Here are some key questions to consider as you review your company’s shareholders’ agreement.View