Financing for For-Profits Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. For-profit entrepreneurs and managers often seek financing to start a new business, restructure operations or start a new product. Note that an entrepreneur will very likely need a business plan in order to secure financing. Developing a business plan holds many more advantages than just applying …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. New business leaders and managers have to develop at least basic skills in financial management. Expecting others in the organization to manage finances is clearly asking for trouble. Basic skills in financial management start in the critical areas of cash management and bookkeeping, …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. Sections of This Topic Include Description Basic Bookkeeping Activities Financial Statements Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Financial Management in Businesses In addition to the articles on this current …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Whether your organization is a for-profit or nonprofit, you have to address certain considerations and make certain decisions if you set out to intentionally expand — or grow — your organization, products and/or services. You can grow your organization, products and/or services just by managing them well, for example, …

Sections of This Topic Include About Ethics, Principles, and Moral Values What is Business Ethics? Managing Ethics in the Workplace Managing Ethics Programs in the Workplace Developing Codes of Ethics Developing Codes of Conduct Resolving Ethical Dilemmas and Making Ethical Decisions Ethics Training Assessing Culture and Cultivating Ethical Culture Some Contemporary (Arguably) Ethical Issues General …

Recommended Books – Organizational Alliances Collaborations Mergers and Acquisitions Collaborations The following books are recommended because of their highly practical nature and often because they include a wide range of information about this Library topic. Also, a convenient search window is included below the rows of books. As an Amazon Associate, Authenticity Consulting, LLC may …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Also, see Carter’s Board Blog (for for-profits and nonprofits). The document is a sample of a rather detailed, emergency-driven development plan from a board to an executive director, “Jim Struggles,” who struggles to develop basic supervisory skills in his leadership role of Agency-in-Need. Typically, a board …

Insights on For-Profit and Nonprofit Boards of Directors The vast majority of content on this topic applies to for-profits and nonprofits. This book also covers this topic. © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC This applies to for-profit and nonprofit insights in board unless marked differently. Perhaps the best way to benefit from …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Vast majority of content in this topic applies to for-profits and nonprofits. This book also covers this topic. Sections of This Topic Include Current Chief Executive’s Notification to Board (if the current CEO is leaving) Need for Confidentiality in Hiring a New Chief Executive Board Preparation …

One of the most powerful means to strengthen an organization’s impact and sustainability is by engaging in a strategic alliance or combining with other organizations. There are a variety of ways this can be structured. Organizations face pressure from funders and investors to efficiently collaborate with other organizations. Mergers and acquisitions are a very prominent …