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Are marketing budgets trending upwards in manufacturing? Evidence suggest the answer is “yes.” According to a 2017 study, the majority of respondents say that their marketing budget is increasing. Research Report: Engineering Marketers’ 2017 Spending Plans–How, Where, and Why Marketers are Allocating Budget is...

It’s been a big season for natural disasters lately. Hurricane Harvey devastated the coast of Texas August 25-29, and Irma pounded Florida starting September 10 after nailing Puerto Rico on September 7. Both storms were enormous. Harvey set a North American record for rainfall,...

Chief Financial Officer’s functions have changed radically in the last few decades. The old model for financial leadership was focused on manual reconciliation and data movements. Today’s finance executives have harnessed digital technology to go far beyond their traditional wheelhouse of annual budget cycles...

There’s an inherent stability to the financial side of business: ultimately it’s all about the bottom line, and the equation balancing what goes out and what goes in. However, there are still trends and changes afoot in how to measure and influence profits and...

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play an increasingly visible and influential role in the 21st century business landscape. Finance professionals were once mere bean counters; now they’ve migrated to the boardroom, where their leadership is highly valued. Why are CFOs so influential? There are four...

Highly unpredictable political landscapes and threats of economic recession are scary–to individuals, business owners, and particularly investors. Before the presidential election of 2016, predictions for 2017 were not optimistic. The general consensus was that financial markets would tumble causing recession. There were widespread concerns...

Mezzanine financing is potentially an attractive win-win lending structure which can help your company achieve landmark growth. It’s been a staple in private equity firms, and is now entering the mainstream of direct lending to businesses. What is mezzanine lending? Here’s a definition from...

There’s almost always another way to reduce costs in the supply chain. Big data is the big buzzword right now, and it’s key to mastering an in-depth 360-degree view of your suppliers and procurement chain to ensure you’re getting the most bang for your...

The Chief Operating Officer is a somewhat mysterious figure in the corporate world. While Chief Executive Officers perform fairly similar functions across businesses and companies, COO’s are a different story. Their responsibilities can range broadly from strategic to administrative, and tend to vary widely...