This month’s Fortiviti Book club pick was, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni. Why we picked this book: Patrick Lencioni says it best: “Not finance. Not strategy. Not [...]

If your business is struggling due to tight cash flow, consider these eight simple operational changes that can make an immediate impact 1: Increase billing frequency. If you typically bill [...]

If you’ve ever looked at obtaining financing for your business, you’ve likely heard of the debt-to-equity ratio. But, what is it? And, what does it mean to lenders? Here’s what you need to [...]

Entrepreneurs are often told that a budget is an important tool to use in managing their business.  However, many don’t know why it’s important.  Maybe you set a budget at the [...]

What is Your Business Worth? If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve had this question before: What is your business worth? After all, the end game for many entrepreneurs is to build a [...]

Time Management Solutions from Peter Bregman’s 18 Minutes You sit down at your desk at 9:00 O’clock on a Wednesday morning knowing you have one thing you need accomplish: write a proposal [...]

FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED MINUTES. Catchy tune. Thought-provoking subject. When you break down a year into minutes, it may seem like there is so much time. In reality, time [...]

  The Lean Startup by Eric Ries is a must read for any entrepreneur, manager, or small business owner who is interested in launching a new product or service. Ries’ method is a simple [...]