There is a difference between goals and resolutions. Businesses set goals. These can be budgetary, operational, recruiting, sales or profit oriented. Individuals make resolutions. Business Goals Goals are typically focused on a particular outcome and so should be specific. It’s worth the time to get into the details. If you intend to increase the company’s cash flow,… Continue reading Goals and Resolutions
Do you have a business exit plan?
In the 1980s and 1990s, free-market economists like Milton Friedman and Art Laffer dominated U.S. economic policy. Tax rates dropped, regulations were loosened, and government spending as a share of GDP declined. The result was a surge in economic growth, innovation, and private sector strength. But in a twist of economic irony, John Maynard Keynes—long gone—has arguably had the last word. In the decades since, particularly during times of crisis, Keynesianism has returned with force.
Lately, it feels like the stock market has been on a rollercoaster. With headlines dominated by shifting tariff policies, trade tensions, and unexpected policy changes, it’s easy to point fingers at the most obvious cause: tariffs. But while tariffs are certainly contributing to the market’s volatility, they’re not the full story.
Despite deep political polarization in America, there’s one point where most people across the spectrum agree: something went seriously wrong with the U.S. economy over the past 60 years—and we’re still living with the consequences. Two Competing Narratives On the political left, the blame often falls on greed and capitalism. The proposed solution? Raise taxes… Continue reading What Really Went Wrong with the U.S. Economy
FPA Owner Transitions 