How to Build Your Annual Strategic Plan Using S.M.A.R.T. Milestones
By Brian S. Smith, PhD | IA Business Advisors | The I in Team Series® I often find that annual strategic planning lives on the periphery of most business owners’ …
What Is a Business Operating System, And Why S.M.A.R.T. Management Is the Next Evolution
By Brian S. Smith, PhD | IA Business Advisors Over the last two decades, the idea of a Business Operating System (BOS) has moved from an obscure consulting term to …
IA Business Advisors Featured on Founder Talk Podcast
We are excited to share that IA Business Advisors was recently featured on the Founder Talk Podcast, hosted by Alex B. Sheridan. In Episode 54 titled Why Slowing Down Is …
From Bookkeeping to Strategy: Get Your Financial House in Order
Get Your Financial House in Order As the year draws to a close, many businesses find themselves scrambling to reconcile accounts, prepare for tax season, and assess their financial standing. …
Tips for Future Leaders
Some say that leaders are born, but that isn’t necessarily true. While some may be born with a natural inclination to lead, anyone can be a leader if they take …
What Does Inclusion Look Like?
Diversity and inclusion often go hand-in-hand, with several organizations talking about D&I (diversity and inclusion) or DE&I (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts. However, diversity is much easier to gain and …
Doing Business In the Present
We have all heard the advice about planning for the future. Without a plan, how do you know where you will be going or how you will get there? I …
Power of a Fiscal Policy
A fiscal policy is vitally important to start-ups trying to direct cash, businesses wanting to grow, or organizations trying to allocate resources effectively. It helps to direct allocations so that …