Insights From Today’s Leading Advisors

I am sure if you are like most when your company entered the market and started to make its mark it most likely faced hurdles and struggles that tes..

Aviation, specifically Helicopter VFR Utility Operations, are certainly unique. Highly trained professionals operating in the field almost autonomou..

Being named to Inc. 5000 is an exciting milestone for all of us at AdvisoryCloud, and it's even more exciting the second time around. Sustaining ste..

Leading your organization into the future and achieving your "preferred" tomorrow is not rocket science, but rather brain surgery – you need t..

I won't go in to calling names but suffice it to say that some of, in fact, I would suggest most of all the great leaders of our generation really d..

I hope everyone that is reading this has had a day they would consider to be a success.  If not, then I would ask you to do the following ..

If Airlines Sold Consultants By: Michael Sizemore If you have spent any amount of time shopping for consultants, you probably know that rates, ava..

Is your ERP Strategy Obtainable?   We help companies select and implement ERP software and each has unique needs and requirements. ..

In the United States, there are almost 30 million registered small businesses. That number will grow by a whopping half a million per mont..

Executives today are searching for ways to work with innovative companies, startups, and non-profits to better establish themselves as advisors, tho..

The modern workforce is dynamic and flexible, and professionals today have more career options and opportunities than ever before. Advisory work is ..

Potential clients can’t hire you if they can’t find you. Whether you are a consultant, freelancer, or executive professional looking for..

Recently I visited the offices of a major internet and print marketing company. After a chat, the Marketing Director gave me a letter they use to so..

If you find yourself starting your own business or taking the lead in a company, you're likely excited. You know with your skills and talents that..

Do you feel as though life moves too fast? If you sense your to-do list nipping at your heels, you're not alone. It can be all too easy to be swept..

INTRODUCTION The overused and mystifying term “Cloud” has various meanings to different people and is often perceived as something that..

More than 40 percent of all executives believe AI will be critically important to their business by 2020. It’s not hard to see why. ..

One of the most significant challenges my clients face today is regarding evolving employee expectations. Employees are staying in the workforce lon..

A Simplified Guide for Startup Entrepreneurs & Non-Financial Professionals Starting a business is a daunting task.  Most enter the process..

Integrated marketing aims to create a seamless brand experience and eliminate conflicting messages. While you may be unable to eliminate all conflic..

It’s All About the Process!   Customer service on any level is whatever the customer says it is. Sounds simple – but often not se..

You've hired a truly epic team and dreamed up a tech product that you're certain will have a huge impact on the industry. You have serious faith in..

 “We recognize that every single person is different, and subsequently, everybody’s growth model and what they want to become is di..

I recently read another article about confidence in the workplace. This one, published by Forbes, took the perspective of women in the workplace and..

Leadership is challenging.  We are not all born to be leaders, but we can acquire the necessary skills if we put in the time and the effort.&nb..

Mastering fiscal policy is more of an art than a fail-safe science even for the best in the business; to be sure, governments have utilized gimmicks..

A successful business must have a plan that is quantified to a budget to guide the utilization of resources and ensure profits and profitability. Pl..

Even in the face of a polarized political climate, frenetic, whip-lash policy changes from one Administration to the next (and even within any given..

In America alone, over half a million people become entrepreneurs every month! Some will possess MBAs and sophisticated business plans th..

What is all the buzz about design thinking?   If you have found this post because of all the buzz about design thinking but aren&rs..

Life as an entrepreneur isn't for the lazy or weak-of-heart. Building a business takes guts, discipline, tenacity, and a will to succeed. But it als..

One of the challenges startups face is scaling up, or expanding the customer base. This involves some risks, and one of them is adding staff an..

As we move into a world of AI First solutions, there has been a lot of debate, fear, and hope about the impact it will have on our lives. A new fiel..

Environmentalism Is A Market Opportunity   Environmentally concerned consumers see the business community as a failure (and we need to change..

The essence of payroll is perfection. Employees expect payments on time and perfectly calculated. Nothing else is acceptable. This challenge will be..

Re-designing change to stop the fear and inspire hope   Yesterday, in the first blog, I discussed the eight primary models for chan..

These are uncertain times for the health care industry. Almost daily we see press releases by prominent health systems across the country announcing..

Did you know that 68% of the country's employees are not engaged while at work? That's a huge number. Are you running a small business? ..

Same ole change management models, same ole result   As a catalyst for innovation (aka change), my first thought for this post was discussing..

You have an idea for a business, but no idea where to start. For many entrepreneurs, this is where their business idea dies. Not you, though! The f..

Much has been written concerning the upcoming revolution in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities and the new analysis a..

Few things exemplify the adventurer's spirit more than striking out on your own with a startup. Entrepreneurs are marked by a rugged individualism ..

On May 8, 2018 I completed 40 years in Information Technology, (IT). For me it is a milestone worth reflecting upon. My biggest realization - I car..

Though starting a business comes with its own challenges and struggles, few things are as rewarding as seeing your ideas come to fruition. Whe..

Whether you're in business or just a consumer making your way through the world, you're noticing that technology is changing everything quickly..

False information and judgments are detrimental to companies. Data is big in business today. Thus the name – big data. The well-being of..

Looking at the startup success rate, it's a wonder anyone ever tries to open a business. Shark Tank may have planted many dreams of success in the m..

Dissolving stress and complaints was the early signs I was destined for design thinking   In the 90’s I was a VP in the financial ..

Leaders judgments and lessons from the state of the union   Last night was the state of the union. While I watched it to form my ow..

If you're an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one, one of your biggest fears is no doubt the fear of failure. When you consider that half of ..

The Federal HMO Act was passed in 1973 to address the problems of escalating cost, lack of quality assurance, lack of consumer input, unequal and in..

The entrepreneur life is undoubtedly on the rise lately. Whether you feel like you can't spend one more day in an office and have dreamed..

Accomplishing successful business leadership is a learned skill and something that can take your career to the next level. But competition in the en..

In writing VSTOXX® Volatility index articles over the past 5 years, I’ve discussed the behavior of the index over time and the behavior du..

Leadership is more than authority. It's about influencing, inspiring, innovating and inciting change. When employees have a good leader to look up ..

“Google’s New Chip Is a Stepping Stone to Quantum Computing Supremacy,” Technology Review; (2017) The law of future uncertainty..

      Over the past two years I paid particular attention to books written by CEO’s in my search for management strategies that..

Honey Traps Are Just for Defense Secrets, Right? Wrong!   Ok, you, being as wise and experienced as you must be to have become a board membe..

Business environments change but good business practice does not.  In fact, good business practice is redundant.  I have concluded that, i..

Just when you thought it was safe to be in the capital markets; especially the stock market, and stocks were a one-way ticket north in 2017, volatil..

Adversity Is Often Accompanied By Opportunity   Most organizations will eventually face hard times.  I am suggesting that organizational..

What is team building--and why is it something to be concerned about when trying to run a successful business? If you own a startup company, t..

Over the last few weeks, I’ve met some remarkable leaders. I’ve also met some leaders that were lost on their journey. One main thing se..

The integration of AI and Deep Learning into the financial industry isn’t stopping anytime soon.   The AI revolution is growing. Gartne..

Conflict is a normal part of life and exists in all organizations.  The fact that conflict exists, however, is not necessarily a bad thing--as ..

The holidays are the one time each year we’re supposed to be thankful for all our blessings. Strangely, it can be filled with excess stressors..

For many people, starting their own business is part of the American Dream. But, it's not without its challenges. There are approximately 27 m..

The Joker. The Grinch. Darth Vader. A business person. All super villains portrayed on the big screen, on television and in books. Wait! A business ..

Being a great leader is more than just about bossing others around and demanding results. The key is to have a balance of sternness, fairness, and c..

There is an invisible assumption around B2B commerce that B2B is purely about businesses and should stay within that domain. This is particularly no..

Follow these simple steps below to help you get out of infested bloody shark waters and into to your own blue ocean and tropical island full of trea..