INSIGHTS
The Five Financial Metrics Every CEO Should Review at Mid-Year
Review five essential financial metrics at mid-year to improve cash flow, profitability, business performance, and long-term enterprise value.
Can Your Business Run Without You? The Ultimate Test of Enterprise Value
If your business can't operate without you, it may be worth less than you think. Learn how reducing owner dependency increases enterprise value and prepares your business for long-term success.
Maryland FAMLI Update: What Employers Should Know About State Plan and Private Plan Options
If your business has at least one employee working in Maryland, FAMLI needs to be on your radar.
Virginia Pay Transparency Law 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Virginia’s new pay transparency law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Learn the key employer requirements and practical steps your business can take to prepare.
The Real Reason Your Marketing ROI Feels Invisible (And What It’s Costing You)
What if your marketing ROI isn’t invisible—just disconnected from your financial model?
Mission vs. Margin: How Nonprofit CEOs Build Financially Sustainable Organizations
If your organization is navigating the tension between mission ambition and financial sustainability, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Why Most Businesses Lose Money When They Grow (And How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t)
Learn about the hidden costs of business growth.
OSHA Reporting: What Business Owners Need to Know for 2026
February 1, 2026: OSHA’s annual workplace injury and illness reporting requirements kick in.
Why Business Resolutions Fail (And How to Actually Win in 2026)
Business growth doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from building the right team and structure to support the strategy.
Why Baby Boomer Business Owners Need an Exit Game Plan
A rushed exit can leave money and value on the field, create surprises, and limit your options when it matters most.
What Is AEO and Why Does It Matter For Small Business Marketing?
If you're still running SEO plays from last season's playbook, you're missing the biggest shift in how customers find businesses.
EEOC Shifts the Play: Your Game Plan for Staying Compliant
From new enforcement priorities to key compliance plays, here’s how you can stay ahead of the EEOC’s shifting strategy.
Latest BOI Update: FinCEN Plans to Wipe Small Business Data from the Playbook
BOI reporting rules are shifting again. See how FinCEN’s plan to erase past data impacts your business and what steps you should take.
Good Growth vs. Bad Growth: The Pitfalls of Scaling Without a Foundation
Understanding the difference between good growth and bad growth is the key to business longevity.
Why AI Business Plans Still Need the Human Touch
Discover how AI-generated business plans can lay the foundation, but why a seasoned business advisor is still your MVP for long-term success.
A Veteran CFO’s Assessment: What the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Means for Small Business Leaders
Learn how this bill is changing the rules of the game for small to midsize businesses
The AI Marketing Revolution: Automating the Mundane, Amplifying What Matters
Learn how AI and marketing pros can team up to create the ultimate winning team.
EEO-1 Reporting: What It Is and What to Know for 2025
Your guide to EEO-1 reporting in 2025. Learn the essentials and stay informed about your obligations.
Let’s Talk FAMLI: What Maryland’s New Paid Leave Program Means for You
Read our article for a breakdown of the latest information on the Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Program.
How Tariffs Could Impact Your Business—and Strategies to Optimize Your Game Plan
Read our article to learn how tariffs might impact your business and smart plays to optimize your Game Plan.