For many startups, growing happens organically and processes evolve as new business rolls in. The saying “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” is especially true when working within a small team under tight deadlines. On top of that, developing...
In a world with ever-increasing demands, your time is finite and personal energy needs to be renewed. The fear and uncertainty that we have been faced with is daunting. I have tapped into my inner strength more times than I...
Reflecting on my years as a finance professional, there are two guiding principles I’ve adopted that have had an outsized impact on my career. First, I’ve learned to welcome unexpected opportunities, even if they take me outside of my comfort...
I’ve been a tax and financial services professional for most of my life. After a wide-ranging career as a CPA, advisor and tax attorney for almost 49 years, I started to wind down my consulting practice and become more selective...
With remote work becoming more commonplace, it’s more important than ever to understand the power of professional community to help you reach your career goals. Although many of us no longer share a physical space with our co-workers, there are...
Creating an environment that welcomes and supports veterans should be a priority for every company. Veterans bring unique skills and experience that can inspire new ideas and fuel innovation. I feel lucky to wake up every morning and have the...
It’s no wonder people line up for the ice cream made at Saffron and Rose in Los Angeles — their recipe has been perfected over the last seven decades. Saffron and Rose’s owner, Freddy Papen, is the third generation of...
We all want to grow our careers in meaningful ways. Even as a 5 year old, it was a question I answered often and it’s one that I have continued to ask myself every year since then. While my aspirations...
Fighting for a more sustainable future has never been more urgent. We need collective action and big breakthroughs from every sector, small businesses included. At the same time, carbon emissions are becoming increasingly costly to small businesses, creating a new...
With today’s close of the Mailchimp acquisition, Intuit moves one step closer to delivering an innovative, end-to-end customer growth platform for small and mid-market businesses. We are excited to share that Mailchimp, a world-class, global customer engagement and marketing platform...
For many startups, growing happens organically and processes evolve as new business rolls in. The saying “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” is especially true when working within a small team under tight deadlines. On top of that, developing... 
