Focused Energy's Valerie Hiduke was a proud presenter at Longmont's 2020 Startup Week, sharing tips on setting your business up for financial success right away. Building a company from the ground up is one of the most difficult things for anyone to do. In comparison to the creative and logistical needs of getting of the ground, controlling your finances...
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Chasing Goals, Not Deadlines
Stop the cycle of endless fires and chasing deadlines, start chasing goals. Learn how from Focused Energy's team of business, finance & operations experts....
Rethinking the Role of the COO
New business dynamics redefining an old role from just the number two spot to corporate visionary, strategist and implementor. Is your team ready to embrace the shift? Need someone who can? Focused Energy can help. ...
Protecting Your Line of Credit in Crisis
A line of credit helps businesses meet the occasional gap between expenses and accounts receivables -- FE offers advise for protecting in during crisis....
Building a Business Disaster Plan
Preparing for the worst can help businesses be at their best -- this is the advice from top financial leaders in a recent Forbes article on tips for disaster planning. ...
Forbes Speaks to FE on Smart Ways To Diversify Cash Flow During a Crisis
FE's founder offers tips on how to diversify cash flow during times of crisis, such as COVID-19. ...
FE Founder on How to Handle an Unexpected Windfall
Forbes speaks to Focused Energy's founder Andrew Lyon on how to manage an unexpected windfall. Get his tips and others to manage cash effectively....
Ultimate Guide to the Payroll Protection Program: You’re Approved. Now What?
Getting the PPP loan money was just the beginning, how do you manage, sustain and use it wisely? Our CFO & finance experts weigh in on PPP management....
FE’s Tips to Forbes: Now Is The Time to Embrace Change
Focused Energy's founder Andrew Lyon shares commentary on embracing and managing change during difficult times such as the new coronavirus....
Navigating Change and Managing Risk During COVID-19
Business leaders make often-difficult decisions that drive business forward in the face of risks & uncertainty. We offer tips to navigate the waters ahead....
How to Slow Down to Speed Up Business Growth
How do you grow your business? By slowing down to focus opportunities, challenges, and business direction. Focused Energy's advisor break down the tips to succeed....
5 Tips for Creating A Culture of Accountability in The Workplace
Follow our expert tips on creating a culture of accountability for business - and gain the workplace and team benefits in return....
Important vs Urgent: How to Stop Chasing Deadlines
At the end of the day, do you feel drained of energy or wonder if you accomplished anything of real significance? And if you feel this way, how must your team feel? These are signs that you may be confusing the urgent with the important....
Is It Too Late to Save on 2020 Taxes? Tax Preparation Tips for Your Business
While 2019 has come & gone it’s never too late or too early to help your business save with through thorough tax preparation....
Business Metric or KPI? Know the Differences
Metrics and KPIs are frequently used interchangeably but they are different. Without clearly defining and correctly using these terms, it is difficult to near impossible to address business outcomes based on them....