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Dramatically Improving Cash Flow - Webinar on CD In good economic times, collecting money on a timely basis can be an extraordinary challenge. In tough economic times, it can seem near impossible. Over the last 25 years in the A/E industry, I have personally developed a comprehensive system to dramatically reduce any company's outstanding accounts receivable. This system is not some untested theoretical exercise -- it has been implemented at dozens of firms over the years with outstanding results. . . . keep reading Incentive Compensation & Bonus Benchmark Survey Are you tired of paying $445 for industry benchmark surveys? If you are tired of paying outrageous prices for A/E industry benchmarking surveys, you are not alone. For years, I sat back and wondered how the Zweig Whites and PSMJs of the world could get away with their pricing. Every year their price seems to increase while their content stays the same. Many A/E firms have resorted to purchasing the surveys every 2 to 3 years. Because of the prohibitive cost, some A/E firms have stopped purchasing surveys altogether. . . . keep reading

AEC Managing Partner Newsletter June 2009 Welcome to June 2009 edition of the AEC Managing Partner Newsletter. Well it seems like last months PowerPoint Video on Solving the Timecard Challenge is a hit with over 1,000 views. On the back of this success, I have posted another video - The Seven Deadly Sins of Financial Reporting for A/E firms. . . . keep reading AEC Managing Partner Newsletter May 2009 Welcome to the May Edition of the AEC Managing Partner newsletter. I am excited to announce that I am now posting my PowerPoint Videos on both my website and on You Tube. My first video is on solving the age old problem of getting employees to turn in their timecards. I will be updating my website and You Tube at least once a month with a short but helpful presentation. I look forward to your comments and feedback. . . . keep reading

Top Ten Ways to Improve Cash Flow - Part 1 Top Ten Ways to Improve Cash Flow - Part 1 In good economic times, collecting your money on a timely basis can be an extraordinary challenge. In tough economic times, it can seem near impossible. Here are some tips to get you going in the right direction. . . . keep reading Top Twelve Steps to Take after the Layoff - Part 2 Top Twelve Steps to Take after the Layoff - Part 2 Staff reductions have become commonplace once again in our industry. The steps you take after those staff reductions are critical to the future success of your firm. . . . keep reading Top Twelve Steps to Take after the Layoff -- Part 1 Staff reductions have become commonplace once again in our industry.  / . . . keep reading More

Seven Deadly Sins of Financial Reporting When it comes to financial reporting, honesty is always the best policy. Here are seven examples of what you should never do. . . . keep reading Solving the Timecard Challenge One of the most frustrating aspects of managing an architecture or engineering firm is dealing with the . . . keep reading How to Make Measurable Progress Toward Your Most-Neglected Goals To Master Plan your new life, you must begin with long-term goals that correspond to your SPAN style . . . keep reading More