During the mergers and acquisitions process, thorough cybersecurity due diligence is vital. Ideally, the structure and governance of both companies should be as similar as possible to allow a more..

Prior to entering into a business agreement with another entity, organizations need to identify incompatible business processes, potential integration problems, or unexpected liabilities through a..

It is increasingly common for financial institutions to rely heavily on external third parties for the provision of key infrastructure, services, and support for critical processes. This means..

Everyone knows the magic formula to running a successful business: Increase profit by growing revenue and managing costs. Easy, right? While this may be the case for a lucky few, this notion..

As the initial shock of COVID-19 passes and organizations adjust to a “temporary normal” state, most financial institutions across the U.S. have shown remarkable resilience in continuing critical..

In a time of crisis, cost transformation plays an important role in enabling organizations to become nimbler, cost effective, and resilient. While they all should strive to embody these..

Divestment strategies are integral as companies seek a tactical shift in their business, a change in their margin profile, or a deleveraging of their balance sheet after a time of crisis. Whether..

One of the biggest challenges facing companies today is the ability to maintain and service customers in an environment where nothing is familiar or certain. Currently, it seems that every company..

Whether it’s to gain a competitive advantage or to simply keep up with their peers, executives are beginning to look ahead at what’s next. Perhaps counter intuitively, organizations can unlock..

The past months have proven that this is an unprecedented time for the way we conduct business in a global economy. As economic conditions remain uncertain, companies are looking for strategies to..

During periods of uncertainty, executive leadership should exercise caution when considering investments and overall financial health. This is why now, more than ever, organizations have become..

The Federal Government continues to refine this program to ensure funds find their way to small businesses to cover payroll costs over the next two months. 

Most people know the basics by now but here is a recap. Under Title I of the CARES Act, small businesses can get a loan from an SBA lender in the amount of 2.5 times their monthly payroll, up to..

When emerging from a financial crisis, executives must consider the ability of a scaled-back organization to execute strategic growth. They will ponder how to transition the business from plateau..