As we head into the weekend after an accomplished week of work , it’s exciting to anticipate how we’re going to spend these extra moments away from the workplace-social or not. Here at MCDA, CCG, we have a general agreement in preference to stay around our personal homes on a clear and empty weekend....
The journey to entrepreneurship is anything but easy; with critical make or break decisions lurking behind never-ending doors, it is no wonder that-under normal circumstances- only 50% of small businesses survive within their first 5 years. Add on a worldwide pandemic, an evident lack of finances, a sudden cut-off of PPP loans, and the percentage...
We are helping one of our favorite clients with their search for a rockstar VP of Business Development See the link below for more information. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2485687939/
In today’s ERP systems you can capture, store, and trend an assortment of information such as production, quality, shipping, supply chain, financial activity and so on. Having access to more timely and accurate information, the assumption is that manufacturers use that captured data to take the necessary action to improve business practices. Data helps minimize...
The supply chain contract is the key factor when questions arise or when things unfortunately go wrong. The contract will set expectations, outline each parties’ obligation and when the obligation ends, and outline the process for dispute resolution. Getting the contract right is crucial. Detailed provisions of a supply chain contract will vary based on...
businessBusiness Coachingbusiness growthFinanceSpecials and discountsUncategorizedAccelerate Revenue By Reducing Customer Churn
One of the most important KPI metrics that a startup business can measure is customer churn. Churn is a measurement of the percentage of accounts that cancel or choose not to renew their subscriptions in a given period, typically calculated for businesses with recurring monthly revenue streams such as a SaaS business. A high churn rate can negatively...
businessBusiness CoachingconsultantHuman ResourcesSpecials and discountsUncategorizedWorkers Compensation & Remote Employees
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues organizations have been forced to adopt or further expand work-from-home policies. Have you worried at all about your workers compensation insurance? Now would be a good time to review your workers compensation coverage and your processes. Fully understanding which injuries your workers compensation might cover, adapting your safety program, and...
businessBusiness Coachingbusiness growthconsultantHuman Resourcessmall-businessUncategorizedIT IS TIME TO LOOK FOR A NEW JOB? SIGNS THAT ITS TIME
The days of working 35-40+ years for the same employer and retiring with a nice pension after years of work and loyalty seem to have been replaced with a new normal – changing jobs every few years pursuing knowledge, challenge and career satisfaction. How many people do you know that have started and ended their...
Having difficult conversations with employees ranks high on the list of things leaders and HR Professionals don’t want to do. If you are a new leader or HR Professional these topics are likely to find their way to you at some point. 5 Candid Conversations Leaders & HR Professionals Don’t Want to Have BAD HYGIENE: ...
As the Human Resources Manager you have some of the most consequential responsibilities within the office environment. A successful work environment depends heavily on interactions and the relationships of the individuals sharing the space. The HR manager is largely responsible to ensure these interactions are fostering a comfortable and productive work environment. You want to...
Having an HR audit conducted is a key component to help companies like yours avoid legal and regulatory liability. At MCDA CCG our audits will identify areas of legal risk and we will help you quickly resolve the findings. Our audits will make sure that you are in compliance with the countless employment laws, and...
In recent discussions with founders and CEO’s of SaaS companies we have discussed the advantages and disadvantages of asking customers to prepay their subscription annually. When drilling into the why, it is often due to a motive to improve conversion rates. I feel this is a mistake… My opinion is that a customer who is...
If your business was fortunate enough to have received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), you may have now decided that you want to pay it back for for any number of reasons: You didn’t fully understand the loan terms when you applied, You cannot use the PPP...
Stock options or other similar incentive plans are a great way to attract top talent, incentivize employees and build long term employee loyalty for your business. We have clients that prefer to grant them only to the senior management staff. However, I have always been a fan of distributing them throughout the entire organization, so...
QuickBooks is one of the most popular tools for small business accounting. It is a wonderful tool but it must be used properly. Unfortunately we have too often seen mistakes or omission in books that were DIYed by our clients. Even little mistakes can have large, expensive consequences. The ugliest example, if your tax return...
For many businesses, their bookkeeping causes a lot of pain. However, when handled correctly, there are many pains that proper bookkeeping can remedy. Common reasons that bookkeeping causes pain are: it is intimidating, people don’t like it, and it’s often way behind because it gets pushed to the back burner. It is crucial to keep...
Proficient and proper planning is the key to a successful project, but of course, there are a few problems beyond the realm of planning as it is not always possible to predict what would happen after a project starts. One of the major problems is the cost overrun. Besides the underlying nature of massive and...
Early in my career I eagerly attended my first out-of-state business review meeting with a strategic alliance partner. Because the relationship was of critical importance to our company, a large contingent of us made the cross-country trip to our partner’s site, investing valuable time and money in our visit. As we crowded into the conference...
5 Great tips for writing great meeting minutes! How many times have you found that meeting tasks were forgotten almost as soon as your team left the room? Writing meeting minutes can seem like an unimportant task but without them, meeting participants may leave a meeting with different versions of what was decided and unclear...
How do you gauge the strength of the working relationships you have with your fellow colleagues, your subordinates, and your boss? When I gauge the strength of my relationships, it all comes down to trust. The trust I have in others and the trust they have in me. If a high level of trust exists...
Some jobs aren’t the right fit and, before the interview process, it isn’t always easy to tell. Remember to always research the company and its executive leadership team before the interview process. Whether you have multiple job offers on the table and need to turn one down in favor of another or you simply feel...
About the Recruiter position: We are looking for a dynamic Recruiter with full-cycle recruiting experience from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring. A successful recruiter will collaborate with site managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. You should also be able to attract candidates using various sources, like...
Update as of 16 – June – 2020- THE EIDL ADVANCE IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS! (Many of our clients are currently seeing approvals within 24-48 hours at this time!) MCDA is submitting and can provide same-day confirmation numbers for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) & Grant Program. We have successfully provided funding for hundreds...
Sustainable change management only occurs when you have an empowered organization. An empowered organization occurs when you have empowered and engaged human capital assets. To take and carry the thought forward, if you have engaged and empowered human capital assets they will carry that sense to their cross-functional team roles. An empowered team seeking organizational...