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.
Finance & Operation Resources
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.
Drew Lyon Named a Top 25 Young Professionals of 2020
Colorado Biz has named Focused Energy's founder Drew Lyon a Top 25 Most Influential Young Professional for 2020.
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.
5 Benefits of Total Quality Control
Quality is much more than products or services. Here we outline the benefits of total quality control management on finances, operations & satisfaction.
Adopting Remote Working Arrangements
Focused Energy's founder Andrew Lyon shares insights with Forbes on the benefits of remote working.
Managing Change: Importance of Healthy Transitions
Today’s fast-paced business landscape makes change inevitable. But managing those transitions is key to their success & sustaining a healthy culture. Follow our guide on tips on making changes for healthy organizations.
The Three Steps to a More Effective, Profitable Business
There are no shortcuts to success, it's a marathon not a sprint. But clearly defined strategies can lead organizations to be more profitable and effective. Follow Focused Energy's guide on how to assess your challenges and transform your operations.
Focused Energy Launches Operations & Change Management Arm, Taps Industry Expert Mike LaVilla to Lead
Mike LaVilla has joined FE to lead its new operations consultancy program which addresses the root causes, not just the symptoms, of issues slowing a company down—a challenge confronted by companies large and small. It tackles organization alignment, employee engagement, change management, client satisfaction, revenue growth and improved profitability, among other areas.
Why Many Businesses Fail, and How To Ensure Yours Succeeds
Businesses both new and old fail for several reasons, but typically from poor planning. The good news is that it's often avoidable. Learn more about the ways finance and business planning can help you make smart financial decisions for your business.