Benefits, A Point of View

Benefits, A Point of View

Offering a new or improved benefits package is a time proven way to attract new employees and retain existing ones.  After all, who wouldn’t want a dental insurance plan that is 75% paid by his or her employer?  Or, perhaps, a 401K plan with a 50% company match, up to...
We Treat You Like Family

We Treat You Like Family

Commitment culture companies, where every employee is part of the family . . . until he/she is written out of the will.  By Zoom, no less. Take the case of AirBnb, whose founders frequently preached about building a business that valued people, trust and social goals,...
Adios, Industry Trade Show

Adios, Industry Trade Show

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way the world does business. Restaurants, shopping malls, mass transportation and sporting events, to name just a few, will differ from what we remember. Some will cease operating entirely. Let us hope that industry trade shows...
The Dunbar Number

The Dunbar Number

My daughter, who has been wrestling with the task of paring down a guest list for her upcoming wedding, has decided to invite one hundred and fifty friends and family members. Budgetary considerations notwithstanding, two hundred meant having a less personal event,...
Clean Up Your Accounting Files

Clean Up Your Accounting Files

Don’t wait for a due diligence or bank review.  Clean up your accounting files now. Clients often ask me to review their accounting files, usually as part of their fundraising preparations.  At times, these deep dives can be informative and rewarding, like a scuba...
Boston Is a Great Place for Startups

Boston Is a Great Place for Startups

Boston is a great place for startups.  That’s not necessarily news, but the scope of the resources available to local entrepreneurs may be.  Much has changed in the past decade.  Local startup infrastructure is greatly improved . . . with one notable exception. ...
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