April 2011

Moving the Culture from Survive to Thrive
Three distinct groups of people have been affected by the sluggish economy: business owners and employers, employees that have survived and employees that were laid off. The tables are starting to turn as the recovery takes hold and a culture shift is required.

November 2010

Time to Start Thinking About IPO Readiness – The Finish Line
In this, the third and final of the three-part series, the authors give the final instructions for completing an IPO and beyond.

October 2010

Time to Start Thinking About IPO Readiness: Building the Right Team
In this second of a three-part series, this time the authors give tips on the IPO readiness process, starting with strengthening the management team and reviewing compensation structures.

June 2010

SEC Adopts Guidance on Climate Change Disclosures
The Feb. 2 SEC guidance document released by the SEC makes clear that climate change issues may have a material impact now or in the future, and companies would be wise to know now what the SEC is interested in.

November 2009

Managing International Assignment Costs in a Downturn
Though less stringent management of international assignments during times of plenty may have allowed costs to rise, there are many ways to cut costs now – without sacrificing the benefits of the assignments and key talent retention.

October 2009

Manufacturers’ Bottom Line Dependent on Supply Chains
Understanding risks, identifying supplier roles and crafting a plan to handle unforeseen challenges are keys to remaining viable in the marketplace

October 2009

Declining Liquidity Raises Barriers in VC
U.S. companies with attractive technology, seasoned management and well-defined business plans have the highest investment appeal in a tight economic market, and the government can take steps to ensure the level of VC funding does not diminish.

July 2009

Don’t Shortchange Anti-Corruption Compliance
Financial executives doing business internationally should pay close attention to their firms’ corruption compliance programs and practices as enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws is on the rise around the world.

January 2009

Dialing Down: A CFO Playbook for Troubled Times
The chief financial officer’s role as “cost-containment cop” -- typically assumed during the annual budget process -- has now become a daily routine to ensure spending priorities and cash management have proper oversight. Here are some tips for controlling costs all year long.

January 2001

Irrational Exuberance
Dr. Robert Shiller, the Stanley B. Resor Professor of Economics at Yale University, offers his expert opinion on market volatility in discussing "irrational exuberence," a phrase popularized by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.