N2Growth Blog

APRIL 21, 2011

Most people tend to look at acquisitions from a rather myopic and traditional M&A perspective: making a strategic or synergistic purchase of an operating entity on an accretive basis. However restricting your view of acquisitions to operating companies is like playing a football game with only one play in your playbook.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 15, 2024

This article explores the various aspects of ACA compliance costs and their impact on small business finances. Overview of the Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as the ACA, was enacted in 2010 with the goal of expanding access to healthcare, improving the quality of care, and reducing healthcare costs.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 5, 2024

Fortunately, there are several finance options available to trucking entrepreneurs to help them acquire the necessary assets and support their business growth. Below, we’ll explore various finance options tailored to the unique needs and requirements of trucking businesses and discuss some key considerations for each one.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability. Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

Great businesses are in constant search of improvement, innovation, change, disruption, knowledge and other strategic leverage points that lead to a competitive advantage or operational enhancement. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Well actually, no it’s not. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As the primary procurement and supply operations overseer, the CPO is crucial in improving procurement excellence. By utilizing this knowledge, the CPO can streamline procurement processes, cut costs, and create value for the organization. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Posted on March 24th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Is the customer really always right? What is the lost opportunity cost associated with customer churn? Sunk Acquisition Costs : Don’t forget to add in the cost of acquiring the account to begin with.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Miller Mike, In this speed-at-all-costs world we've created, there is a complete lack of Plan B. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

Impulsivity has a huge cost when it comes to capital formation. Astute investors mitigate risks and help to insure operational success by adding value to the business model, and by filling gaps that may exist in any of the areas I mentioned in the opening sentence of the preceding paragraph.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 24, 2019

After some lengthy interviews with each director and extensive desk research on the business finances, operations, and history, I introduced the notion to them last week that their business was grounded, barely standing still, and as far from a legacy company as they might get. Be unclear about customer differentiation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Show me someone who hasn’t made a bad decision and I’ll show you someone who is either not being honest, or someone who avoids decisioning at all costs, which by the way, constitutes a bad decision. Conduct a Cost/Benefit Analysis : Do the potential benefits derived from the decision justify the expected costs? Our Freedom.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Deploying an operational risk management program that does the intended job remains a challenge for many businesses today. The industrial sector and others have witnessed rapid changes that significantly altered the way businesses operate. They need to train all employees to make risk-based thinking part of everyday operations.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. Streamlined processes lead to cost savings over time, while real-time data insights help leaders to make informed choices.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. mikemyatt: RT/mention thx @AMAnet @SmartBrief @Leadersh. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. All Rights Reserved

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Strategy Driven

JULY 27, 2020

Whether you’re looking to reopening or just need to cut down your current operating costs, there’s much a small business owner can do. Keeping your operating costs down is the number one thing any business can do to help ensure they can stay in the green and continue to grow. Would you love to spend less?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Effective financial management is a cornerstone of successful business operations. Here, we will delve into some key strategies for successful business finance, highlighting the importance of financial planning, efficient budgeting, smart investments, and risk management.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2024

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but managing the finances of a startup can be challenging. This article provides practical finance tips to help keep your startup on track, ensuring you have the financial foundation needed to grow and thrive. This will help you forecast your cash flow and determine your break-even point.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Which hat, or hats do you wear? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it? Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Regardless of titles or functional position, the lead role in a security organization is expected to wear many hats and solve a myriad of strategic, operational and tactical problems. This increases security spending costs. Technology is the enabler to business yet security is the overarching business operations protection program.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Therefore any items that don’t constitute $375 dollar an hour work that can be leveraged down to someone with a lower hourly rate provides positive arbitrage both in terms of cost savings and time recovered for higher and better use activities. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

While arrogant people can and often do succeed in business, I believe that it comes at a great personal and professional cost. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. I think not. While confidence can be mistaken for arrogance, and vice-versa, they are clearly not interchangeable terms. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

Pricing impacts everything from strategy and tactics, to finance, to branding, to marketing and sales, to vendor selection and supply chain management, to recruiting and compensation, and to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Does your brand command a pricing premium, or force you into being a low cost provider?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Staying updated with Artificial Intelligence advancements, automation, and FinTech is essential for optimizing financial operations and planning business growth. “The modern CFO is not just a finance expert—they’re a strategic partner, playing a critical role in driving innovation, digital transformation, and growth.

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Women on Business

OCTOBER 4, 2012

A company needs customer interfacing staff along with support staff to ensure smooth operations. The ease of use, and low cost have made things like video conferencing more economical than flying employees to directly meet with clients and advertising through the internet may cost less than taking out a traditional print ad.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain. They also cultivate a culture where sustainability is a shared responsibility across all departments, from operations to marketing, ensuring that long-term impact is a priority.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Managing small business finances can be a challenge, especially when you have lots of other things to deal with. However, the way you manage your finances will have a big impact on your overall business success and profits. Here are some tips to help you manage your small business finances. Create a cash flow budget.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Rarely will you come across a static opportunity in the sense that it will stand idle and wait for you to act…Significant opportunities are not only scarce, but they typically operate on the principal of diminishing returns. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2011

Instead, we’ve looked for a new scapegoat, chosen to operate from the same fundamental theories, and doubled down on the same fixes." THE STORY BEGINS.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. Recognition takes no skill and costs nothing. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Would love to teach my staff this lesson with your permission. I would like to add one. Your post are always eye-opening. Then, to give back, tell them!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great. They resist at all costs letting that dreaded public display of compassion slip out. The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. Thanks for the astute observations Mark. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. are also not business models. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. mikemyatt: RT/mention thx @AMAnet @SmartBrief @Leadersh. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. Others avoid it at all costs because it's a distraction from their distractions. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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