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Getting easier and more important to learn from the kids….

Easter weekend is over. We are back at our desks- or other improvised work spaces. The kids were all here- including the new model that is just 6 months old. It was a great weekend to learn- It was a … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Reflections on 2011 learnings and affirmations regarding improving the business of the business

As we pledged when we started, we would periodically share our learnings and affirmations with our friends and supporters.  We are a bit late with our learnings from 2011, partly because we were busy, and partly because there was so … Continue reading

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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

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PMCC Services Overview

Built on more than 30 years of experience, we tailor services to meet our client’s needs. For an overview of our capabilities and point of view, read: 20110425PMCCI Services v2

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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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Effective Financial Management- Setting a Developmental Agenda

In most instances, enhancing financial management capabilities will require that leaders not just focus on that which can be made more effective and efficient- that is obvious and easy and does not create a lot of value.  Instead, Finance leaders … Continue reading

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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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Improving the Business of the Business- A Maiden Blog…

Thank you for joining in on our Maiden Blog. The inspiration for the blog about “Improving the Business of the Business” has come from several friends- all in different roles- but all in the search of wanting their businesses to … Continue reading

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Client Engagement Summary, New Business Startup

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Client Engagement Summary, Major Real Estate Developer

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Client Engagement Summary, Industrial Product Company

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Client Engagement Summary, Large Apartment Operator

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Business Planning & Assessment

Our focus is to help clients increase the value of their enterprise by: Making informed decisions about value parameters Understanding what will drive value for the particular enterprise Agreeing where you stand in the value chain of your industry Objectively … Continue reading

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