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Why Is Cash Flow Important To Survive In Our Tough Business Climate?

Growth Institute

You might believe that keeping those measures in check will help you scale your business even during these difficult times. When you win the cash flow game, you build your fortress balance sheet that protects your company from today’s volatile business climate. What Is A Balance Sheet?

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How To Lead An Empowered Workforce

Eric Jacobson

Companies must care for workers as complete “assets”, caring for workers’ health, wellness, mental health, and longevity as they would care for any tangible asset in the corporate balance sheet. 90% of the value in most organizations is generated from intangible capital : your people.

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Exclusive: Jim Collins on ‘Thriving In Chaos’

Chief Executive

We went back and ran an analysis on the cash-to-assets ratio of companies that did really well in these kinds of environments, even when they were small. We found that the discipline to have a very high cash-to-assets ratio showed up early in their history. It’s economies of scale at Vanguard and Amazon.