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Optimizing Retail Performance: Data Delivery and Targeted Controls
This article provides a case study for GoMart, a three-generation retail chain of 125 stores that found itself facing increasing competition. With mature, experienced management and reliable business operations, the leadership team recognized the need...
The Corporate Transparency Act: What It Is, What Changed, and What Businesses Should Do Now
Why is the government asking who owns my business? The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which is bipartisan legislation, became effective in 2024. Designed to fight money laundering and illicit finance, the CTA requires certain companies...
How fuel retailers can find opportunity in a world of economic uncertainty
For more than two years, the American economy has defied expectations, avoiding a widely-predicted recession. Today, the risk of recession rises again, but both the economy and American retailers continue to show resilience. Several factors...
Navigating Payment Challenges: A Guide to Supporting Customers in Stress
What should you do when a previously reliable customer’s payment habits start to slip a bit, and they start to exhibit indicators for concern? Anything from new ownership or management to outside economic stresses or...
Software: Buy, Build, or Both?
Businesses rely on software for efficiency, scalability, and competitive advantage. The key question is whether to build custom software or buy an off-the-shelf solution. Each approach has advantages, and the right choice depends on business...
Your Card Readers Are About to Expire. Are You Ready?
If you’re running a convenience store or retail business, there’s a ticking clock you can’t afford to ignore—your card readers are about to expire. And no, it’s not just a software update. The Payment Card...
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Choosing the Right Business Group: Local Business Leader Peer Group vs. National Industry-Specific Financial Benchmarking Group
When seeking professional development and networking opportunities, business leaders often consider joining various business groups. Two popular options are local business leader peer groups and national industry-specific financial benchmarking groups. While both offer valuable resources,...
Leadership That Endures
As the leader of a mid-sized company, you have moved from being an owner-operator dictating nearly every move to a leader of a team of decision makers. You’re in an influential position—able to impact culture...
Five Essential Steps for New Leaders to Drive Success
Becoming a new leader can be both exciting and challenging. As you embark on your leadership journey, it’s crucial to lay a strong foundation for success. In this blog post, we will explore five essential...
The Power of Peer Advisory Groups: Common Benefits for Business Professionals
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, professionals are increasingly turning to peer advisory groups for support, guidance, and growth. These groups offer a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and gain...
The Power of Benchmarking Financials: Gaining an Edge in Your Industry
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable success. While there are numerous strategies to achieve this, one method that has proven to be effective is benchmarking financials...
Leadership Succession Planning: Securing Your Business’s Future
Leadership succession planning is critical for long-term business stability—yet many leaders delay it until it’s too late. Whether you’re leading a family-owned petroleum marketing company, a construction firm, or a growing enterprise, failing to prepare...
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