by Jack Beacham | Apr 20, 2020 | Business Strategy, cash flow
Every number has a name; every name has a family–somewhere. I mourn their loss. I am grateful to the healthcare workers and first responders, as always. And, I am grateful that the peak of the pandemic appears to be passing, at least here in the US. Numbers... by Jack Beacham | Dec 30, 2015 | Business Strategy, cash flow, monetary policy
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe death of the dollar means that, as business owners, we must prepare for continued pricing pressures, increased supply chain volatility and higher borrowing costs. No, the U.S. dollar as a currency is not dying. Yes, the... 
by Jack Beacham | Feb 1, 2015 | 80/20, Business Strategy, cash flow
Reading Time: 17 minutesBring meaning and purpose to your businessA business moves from simply surviving to thriving by way of a relentless focus on adding value to the lives of its customers. Peter Drucker had it right: “The purpose of business is to create and... 
by Jack Beacham | Jan 18, 2015 | Business Strategy, cash flow
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is an inherent tension in a negotiation between a founder and an investor. An experienced investor knows this. Even an inexperienced investor knows this. Anybody who has ever been asked to provide money in exchange for an intangible... 
by Jack Beacham | Jun 4, 2014 | cash flow
Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you are concerned about your business cash flow, then you should be using a cash flow forecast.*** Indeed, I urge you to use a daily cash flow forecast to run your business, to set out the basic principles and prerequisites for implementing... 