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Nonprofit impact: How do you know your nonprofit organization has actually impacted the culture?

Aug 31 2010 by Leo Abdella | (0) comments

Every nonprofit organization has been created to address a social cause or respond to a compelling need. The vision and mission statement articulate the purpose of the organization. The strategic plan outlines the steps to get from the current to the future. The financial statements and budgets keep score on the funding, the accountability communication plan keeps all of…

Weekly Challenge: Why budgeting should be the last thing you should be thinking about!

Aug 23 2010 by Robert U Craven | (0) comments

I see it all the time, "it's budget time"... All good business have budgets - most businesses have a time each year where they go through the budget process. This often serves as the only strategic process that a company utilizes - effectively looking backwards at past results to try to lay out what the next year will look…

What I learned from a beer vendor…

Aug 20 2010 by Julia Aquino | (0) comments

I was at an outdoor concert in Miami recently (VERY hot and humid, but worth it) and noticed one of the beer vendors. He had a wheelbarrow full of ice cold beer, wine, and water. He was dressed in a fun outfit, had a light on his hat and a string of lights around his neck. He was sort…

Hey you, get offa my cloud: Entrepreneurs and cloud computing

Aug 19 2010 by Bob White | (0) comments

The information contained in this blog post is based on general principles of law and is intended for informational purposes only. I make no claim as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of any of this information. None of this information should be considered as legal advice, and this blog post is not offered for the purpose of providing legal…

Non-profit accountability = full transparency

Aug 18 2010 by Leo Abdella | (0) comments

Nonprofit accountability is not a subjective matter; lack of accountability is not an option! A nonprofit organization that is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, under IRS regulations chapter 501(c)3, is determined to be a Public Charity, which exists for purposes that will benefit members of the public. The corporation does not exist for the benefit of the founders,…

Three easy tips for cash mastery

Aug 17 2010 by Keith Kohler | (1) comments

Across my many engagements I have encountered three distinct levels when it comes to reviewing and understanding accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow statements. Level 1: Customer has a good understanding of what his business is owed (total amount), and in most cases when the amounts are owed (aging). Level 2: Customer also has…

Weekly Challenge: How to schedule your year and why

Aug 11 2010 by Robert U Craven | (0) comments

Schedule your year? Yes, it is an easy way for you to establish a great rhythm and take steps toward becoming a great leader of your high growth, change-the-world organization! In this video, I talk about how and when to schedule the most critical events in meetings for the entire year. This approach helps keep your organization on track,…

Solve the employee turnover problem

Aug 10 2010 by Julia Aquino | (0) comments

It is usually not something we as entrepreneurs look forward to. When an employee leaves, for whatever reason, it leaves a hole – in many ways. What is the worst part about an employee leaving your organization? Is it finding someone to replace them? Maybe, it’s keeping up with all the work that is piling up.…

Compensation: job or skill-based?

Aug 06 2010 by Art Bailey | (0) comments

Your startup is going well. The product is starting to sell. You are outgrowing your capacity to provide outstanding, quality service. It is time to start expanding your employee base. Among the many questions that you are faced with at this critical juncture, questions about compensation rise to the surface. How much do I pay these new employees? How…