Author Archives: Pat McCormick
Creating enterprise value: Getting to know more and getting to no faster- Finance Business Intelligence
Yesterday we had the opportunity to work with a great group of financial and marketing leaders at a forum hosted by Waypoint Consulting and Host Analytics. In our work we explored the value of strategic, financial and operational information to … Continue reading
Best wishes for a prosperous, healthy, happy and meaningful 2017
As we move on to a new year, I wanted to take a time out to thank all of you that have supported PMCC Ventures in 2016. I appreciate it. We had an interesting year, and I hope we … Continue reading
Private Equity backed global business marketing firm
Client Description: Private equity owned- Global business marketing firm Client Opportunity or Challenge: The Client is a European private equity backed company; new investors have an aggressive growth plan in mind. Within 9 months of investment, the Client acquired 3 … Continue reading
Client Engagement Summary- Private University
Client Description: Private Faith Based University Client Opportunity or Challenge: The client has been experiencing eroding revenues and escalating costs, which were not clearly and consistently acknowledged and discussed with Board of Trustees Client terminated several leaders including the President, … Continue reading
When the lower cost providers innovate- others need to take heed!
Great article in this morning’s Philly.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151113_Rowan_offers_a_cheaper_three-year_plan.html Public Universities are growing, while many private universities are struggling. It was so refreshing to see a school like Rowan, take a move that benefits both the University and its students. I … Continue reading
Performing and Thriving in disruptive times in Higher Education
We have had hundreds of conversations with people regarding the current challenges and future opportunities for Higher Education over the past year or so. There are certainly more questions than answers and the challenge is unevenly felt by many. There are … Continue reading
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US Higher Ed needs to master the learning curve and smartly deal with excess capacity
It has been an interesting few weeks for Higher Education. Last week, the Economist published a great article on the need to reform education—the challenges demanding it, and the factors accelerating the ability to transform. In the past few weeks, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cost structure of Higher Education, Higher Education, Higher Education needs to master the learning curve, Philadelphia Universities, Solutions for Higher Education dilemma, US Higher Education Industry Analysis
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PMCC Ventures Services for Lenders
PMCC Ventures has deep and successful experience working with lenders across the lending lifecycle to help organizations create and preserve value. To learn more about our services and experiences please click here: 20140325 PMCCV Services for Lenders
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Turnaround of Community Mental Health Organization
Client Engagement Summary Client Description: Public mental health organization Client Opportunity or Challenge: Client faced a myriad of challenges including but not limited to: Weak financial planning and controls capabilities Paucity of operational and management information Bank wanted to foreclose … Continue reading
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Tagged Bank debt restructuring, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy and Business plans, Dealing with Obamacare, Dealing with the affordable healthcare act, Improving business performance of Community mental health organizations, medicaid reimbursements to community health organizations, Negotiating debt, Philadelphia community mental health, Restructuring
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Improving the Business of the Business- Most recent key learnings
These are the Key Learnings from our business in 2013. We hope you can use them to improve the Business of your Business. Context and Calibration Alan Kay of the Parc Research Institute is credited with the phrase: “context is … Continue reading
Improving your Business IQ
Relevant, Reliable and Readily Available information is key to improving the business of your business and acquiring the knowledge necessary to make smart moves. Attached is a recent presentation given at the introduction of Cognos Insight at Overbrook Golf Club. … Continue reading
Client: $ 50 million Troubled Waste Management Firm Client Opportunity or Challenge: Combination of economy hammering the building sector and regulatory challenges that overwhelmed the resources to manage them combined to force company to wind down business with insufficient resources … Continue reading
To be more effective, Financial Management has to become more offensive
Despite being decades old, the debate about the role capability and performance of financial management continues whenever financial leaders gather. Our view is that no matter the side of the debate you take, your impressions of the barriers to effectiveness or … Continue reading
Challenges remain for many companies because of the slow pace of recovery
PMCC Ventures and Pat McCormick have significant experience in helping challenged companies deal with their realities and options. Our services cover most all requirements of of a business struggling to perform in tough economic conditions. We focus on Operational Improvements, … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Strategy and Business plans, Chief Restructuring Officer, Cost Management, Cost Structure Improvement, Lender and Investor Relationship Management, Operational Improvements, Organizational Effectiveness, Restructuring, Working Capital Management
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Further Thoughts on Effective Financial Management
The topic and concern for enhancing the effectiveness of financial management has been around for decades. Despite the length of time this matter has been on the stage, many leaders still are concerned and frustrated with assessing and enhancing their … Continue reading
Effective Financial Management
The subject of Effective Financial Management (EFM) seems to be a perennial favorite. Welcome to our inaugural blog on the subject. EFM has been a favored research topic for educators and consultants alike. The subject while likely around since shortly … Continue reading
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