Tag Archives: Business Strategy and Business plans

Back at it — and energized for what’s next.

In July 2024, I stepped in to help lead a turnaround effort at Urban Engineers, Inc. After a focused and productive year, that chapter is moving into a new phase.  I Congratulate the two new leaders named today- Jim Bilella … Continue reading

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Balancing Value Creation and Cost-Cutting: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s C-Suite

Or, don’t just lunge at cost cutting- adopt approach that helps to focus on value creation and cost alignment Continue reading

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Pat McCormick joins Urban Engineers Board of Directors

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the people and owners of Urban Engineers. Urban is an ESOP company so there is a lot of enthusiasm and team work evident in the business. I was impressed in our … Continue reading

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The conversation about the role of the CFO- and where she adds the most value continues- but the bottom line is that Finance counts!

Thirty some years ago, we began research on the role of the CFO and the impact of financial leadership on the performance of the enterprise.  After interviewing and reviewing more than 50 organizations and engaging thousands of CFO/Financial leaders in … Continue reading

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PMCC Ventures Transaction Support Services

PMCC Ventures been in business for over 12 years, having built on the prior 28 years’ experience – and doing what we have always done and love: Helping clients improve the business of their business. Clients have changed, industries have … Continue reading

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Changing strategies…. make sure to check the alignment

We are in a period of uncertainty on many fronts….Technological, shifting go to market options and priorities, emerging and leap frogging competitors and opportunities, just to name a few.  Many are appropriately responding to the changes by revisiting goals and … Continue reading

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Helping create value in underperforming and underachieving Private Equity Investments

The Best way to make money is to start by not losing it.  PMCC Ventures has worked with scores of private equity backed companies to improve performance and move from the bottom 50% of performers to the top 50%.  Our … Continue reading

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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

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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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PMCC Services Overview

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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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