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Will the New Infrastructure Investment Bill Enable Businesses to Expand Green Energy Investment?
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides significant incentives for businesses to focus on clean energy...
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Mar 14, 20233 min read
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Focus Management Group: February Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for February.
paloisio
Feb 27, 20232 min read
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What Does Changing the Calculation Method for CPI Mean for Consumers and Businesses?
The calculation method for the CPI changed with the January 2023 results. What does this mean?
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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The Manufacturing PMI and Inventory Levels Provide Clues for Q1 2023
Companies are continuing to deal with multiple challenges as they forecast 2023 performance and manage their cash flow and operating cycle.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Are Your 2023 Operating Lines Sized and Structured Properly?
With December 2022 financial results completed, it is time to re-evaluate the 2023 forecast and consider working capital needs.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Jan 12, 20234 min read
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Focus Management Group: December Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for December.
paloisio
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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Updating the 12 Days of Christmas for Inflation Today
We revisit the PNC Christmas Price Index! Which items are costing Santa a little extra this year?
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Dec 20, 20222 min read
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What is Concerning Retailers Right Now?
This data seems to indicate consumers are still buying, but consumer spending is not keeping pace with inflation...
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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Focus Management Group: October Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for October.
paloisio
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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What Does The Second Year of Inflation Tell Us?
The US economy is in its second year of inflationary pressures & businesses need to find new ways to analyze, adapt, & forecast performance
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Oct 24, 20226 min read
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Should Retailers Worry About Consumer Credit Levels? The Holiday Season is Approaching!
The 2022 holiday shopping season will be marked by inflationary fears, anxiety tied to a recession, & consumer debt worries.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Oct 12, 20224 min read
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Focus Management Group: September Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for the month of Sept.
paloisio
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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Inventory Levels & Supply Chains Changing: What Does That Mean for Q4 2022 & 2023 Results?
Looking at the various indices, the level of uncertainty for future performance forecasting continues.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Sep 20, 20224 min read
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What Do August Inflation Numbers Tell Us About Tailgating and Business Financial Performance?
This article will combine inflation and tailgating – two topics that do not normally go together!
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Sep 13, 20223 min read
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Focus Management Group: August Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for the month of August
paloisio
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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How Will Inventory Management and Credit Availability Intersect?
Companies are experiencing higher levels of inventory, and the buying decisions of consumers are changing as inflation takes a toll.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Aug 30, 20223 min read
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Can Businesses Stop Worrying About Inflation Now?
This is the time to emphasize deep dive analysis to determine future performance risk.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Aug 16, 20224 min read
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How are Inventory Levels Impacting Cash Flow and Performance?
This type of analysis is going to be a key contributor to operating performance and working capital management performance moving forward...
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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Focus Management Group: July Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. Below is for the month of July.
paloisio
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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What Tools Help a Business Deal with Rising Interest Rates, Cash Flow Needs, and Covenant Compliance
This article explores dealing with increased operating expenses, impacts of increased interest rates on cashflow, & loan covenant compliance
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Jul 25, 20226 min read
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