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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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Shortages: What Areas Should We Be Concerned About?
One thing the last three years has taught businesses is that they need to be prepared to manage through supply chain issues effectively.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Nov 8, 20224 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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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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Focus Management Group: May 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 May.
paloisio
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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Will Labor Cost Increases Reduce Soon?
Business owners & managers are being confronted with rising labor cost pressures, and for many it appears there is no end in sight...
Juanita Schwartzkopf
May 24, 20223 min read
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Food Cost Inflation: Impacts from Producers to Processors to Consumers
To understand the food & agribusiness sector and the inflationary challenges being felt, it's crucial to view the supply chain start to end.
paloisio
Mar 31, 20227 min read
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Fuel Prices and Transportation Costs are Surging: What Should Businesses Expect?
Fuel price increases have been huge. How can a business evaluate the amount of impact trucking costs will have on performance?
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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Focus Management Group: January Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for January.
paloisio
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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How Does a Business Deal with Labor Issues in 2022?
We review the labor indicators and discuss approaches business management can take to survive and thrive in this environment
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Jan 21, 20226 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
Dec 28, 20212 min read
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Trends of 2021 Are Here to Stay: Inflation, Labor Issues, Commodity Price Changes, Supply Chain
The trends previously considered to be emerging need to be considered a permanent part of the 2022 business environment.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Dec 14, 20215 min read
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The Dairy Sector Requires Attention
The dairy sector is being impacted by a combination of issues right now. Optimism is running thin for many producers, with good reason.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Dec 8, 20213 min read
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Are Inflation, Labor Issues, Commodity Price Changes, & Supply Chain Problems Here to Stay?
Which might be transitory, and which might be longer term?
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Nov 15, 20214 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, 20211 min read
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Focus Management Group Webinars
Here you can find a collection of recordings for our past webinars. We will continuously update this page and add new recordings.
paloisio
Oct 11, 20211 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, & insights. This is for September.
paloisio
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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Emerging Trends are Converging: How Does a Business Operate Successfully in these Uncertain Times?
It's time for businesses to fully embrace risk management with an eye to developing plans and strategies to ensure future success.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Sep 28, 20213 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. This is for the month of July.
paloisio
Aug 2, 20213 min read
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What are the Unexpected Consequences of the Emerging Economic Trends?
The news is full of emerging trends: inflation, commodity prices, labor shortages, supply chain problems, and cybersecurity. Read more here.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Jul 28, 20213 min read
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