Save GM . . . or Sayonara?
I must admit I feel strongly about both alternatives. My capitalistic tendencies - and virtually all of my business colleagues - say "let 'em die". There certainly is a lot…
New Financing Here? Not here? Here?
Isn't it fun to watch our regulators talk about the availability of business lending? CFO magazine may not have observed that their recent article, TARP Won't Spread Loans for Months,…
Look to customers for financing?
There are times when looking to customers for financing might be a valuable tool. This concept goes beyond getting extended terms from suppliers, although that is an excellent form of…
Does Your Incentive Plan Really Drive Superior Results?
Are you happy now? The big bosses lost their a**!
Those of you who get a chill up your spine when CEO compensation gets scalded, should light up at the news that 175 of top American CEO's lost over $50…
Kicking Top Talent to the curb?
Here's a grim reminder of something we talk about a lot around here. I can't emphasize enough the critical process of hiring and maintaining top talent and the need to…