by KimH | Jul 22, 2025 | Advisor's Desk, Uncategorized |
Part 1. An Overview Cybersecurity needs to be a strategic aspect of your business. What are the important assets of your business? Well, certainly your plan and vision for the service or products. If you have a retail operation, then add in your physical presence and...
by KimH | Jun 19, 2025 | Advisor's Desk |
It started with a Panera Bread Sandwich. No, really. Dave was halfway through his club sandwich when Bob, a self-proclaimed “Know it All,” showed up late by 15 minutes and sat down and launched into a 45-minute presentation—complete with laminated brochures, a laptop...
by KimH | Apr 6, 2025 | Advisor's Desk |
IntroIn business, pivoting means making a strategic shift to adjust your business model, offerings, or operations in response to changing circumstances. It’s a necessary part of staying relevant and competitive in today’s fast-paced world. For many small business...
by KimH | Feb 20, 2025 | Advisor's Desk, Uncategorized |
Given a list of suggested topics for this month’s Advisors Desk, I chose the one that immediately triggered a personal response—How to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Business Banker. People who know me, professionally or personally, could tell you why. They...
by KimH | Jan 15, 2025 | Advisor's Desk |
Welcome to the first of a six-part series designed to help entrepreneurs evaluate their small businesses. It’s written by William M. Hand, President of PC Assistants, Inc., in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Part I – Gauging Performance Be prepared. You will certainly...
by KimH | Nov 27, 2024 | Advisor's Desk |
Creativity—the artistic expression found in galleries, books, stage, screen, and concert halls—is also on display in every small business. In commerce, creativity can include brushstrokes and melodies, but it also applies to ideas—those visionary sparks that develop...