What are you thinking when you must replace a C- Level Executive? Most organizations grapple with replacing C level executives when one of the existing leaders decides to or is forced to leave. Others, have the luxury of a bit … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Improving the Business of the Business
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
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
Systems Thinking- When the going gets tough, go back to the basics
As many know, there is an abundance of e-commerce data ranging from web site visits through sales and abandoned carts etc. The data is arrayed over many different timeframes and it can be overwhelming to make sense of it and … Continue reading
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
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
Business challenges are not like wine and cheese….
Over the past few months, I have had scores of discussions with people working in and providing services to Private Equity Firms. The conversations have been interesting and focused on questioning and challenging the status quo. I thought it would … 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
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
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
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
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
