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Thank you. https://www.strategy-business.com/rss?rssid=finance&gko=a09f9 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Finance-Disaster-and-You?rssid=finance&gko=c56d0 The Financier, an often-overlooked 1912 novel by the iconic American writer Theodore Dreiser, isn't just a page-turning morality tale about early American capitalism. It offers contemporary businesspeople valuable insights on hubris, risk, adversity, and redemption. by Daniel Akst Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Finance-Disaster-and-You?rssid=finance&gko=c56d0 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Facing-Up-to-a-Four-Generation-Society?rssid=finance&gko=42c04 Until now, few people routinely lived into their 90s. Welcome to the first four-generation world, where adults can expect to know their great-grandparents. The last similar shift, to a three-generation (3-Gen) world, transformed society completely. This time, quality of life depends on our ability to plan and design for a new way of living, with different kinds of homes, transportation, careers, and financial services. by Dominic Endicott and John Sviokla Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Facing-Up-to-a-Four-Generation-Society?rssid=finance&gko=42c04 https://www.strategy-business.com/pictures/Why-You-Need-to-Pay-More-Attention-to-Indirect-Taxes-in-2019?rssid=finance&gko=d8f69 Three key trends that are shaping value-added and sales taxes. For more insight, read "It Pays to Keep Tabs on Indirect Taxes." Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/pictures/Why-You-Need-to-Pay-More-Attention-to-Indirect-Taxes-in-2019?rssid=finance&gko=d8f69 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/It-Pays-to-Keep-Tabs-on-Indirect-Taxes?rssid=finance&gko=0282e The speed and scale at which countries around the world are announcing changes to their indirect tax systems -- value-added tax (VAT), general sales tax (GST), customs duties, and excise taxes -- are giving even the biggest and best-resourced businesses a serious headache. We describe three significant global trends that are changing the way these taxes are levied, and three key steps that companies can take to ensure they have the right strategy in place to keep up with the pace of change. See also "Why You Need to Pay More Attention to Indirect Taxes in 2019." by Jo Bello Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/It-Pays-to-Keep-Tabs-on-Indirect-Taxes?rssid=finance&gko=0282e https://www.strategy-business.com/article/What-Happened-after-India-Eliminated-Cash?rssid=finance&gko=4c96f In 2016, the Indian government abruptly wiped out most of the nation's currency in hopes of ending black money and curbing corruption. Has the experiment worked? by Deepa Krishnan Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/What-Happened-after-India-Eliminated-Cash?rssid=finance&gko=4c96f https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Why-Your-Next-Deal-May-Be-a-Partnership?rssid=finance&gko=12c99 In response to various external and internal pressures, companies are pushing partnerships beyond their traditional limits. A recent PwC analysis of more than a quarter-century of global data shows that the combined number of alliances and joint ventures has increased in the past two years and is at its highest level since the start of the century. And a growing number of these partnerships involve companies in different sectors. by Bob Saada and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Why-Your-Next-Deal-May-Be-a-Partnership?rssid=finance&gko=12c99 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-Financial-Institutions-Can-Put-Risk-Management-Back-in-the-Drivers-Seat?rssid=finance&gko=dc4dc Although beefing up risk detection and management practices has improved banks' ability to oversee and refine important elements, the approach has kicked the actual risk takers involved in day-to-day business out of the driver's seat. Here's how to fix that. by Dietmar Serbee, Michael Alix, and Daniel Jackett Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-Financial-Institutions-Can-Put-Risk-Management-Back-in-the-Drivers-Seat?rssid=finance&gko=dc4dc https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Midsized-Public-Companies-Are-Going-Going?rssid=finance&gko=5cdcb They're not gone. But they are struggling as the market splits into behemoth platforms and a multitude of small, niche players that those platforms enable. by Kevin Maney Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Midsized-Public-Companies-Are-Going-Going?rssid=finance&gko=5cdcb https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Back-from-the-Brink?rssid=finance&gko=e0148 A new book argues that the global financial crisis that began in 2008 would have been much worse without American financial innovation. by David J. Lynch Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Back-from-the-Brink?rssid=finance&gko=e0148 https://www.strategy-business.com/pictures/Digital-Nomads?rssid=finance&gko=473eb A quick look at the challenges faced by location-independent freelancers, and the opportunities they present for organizations. For more insight, read "Designing a Future for the Untethered Workforce." Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/pictures/Digital-Nomads?rssid=finance&gko=473eb https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Designing-a-Future-for-the-Untethered-Workforce?rssid=finance&gko=8b593 The gig economy -- and the growing group of digital nomads within it -- requires a wider variety of new products and services than businesses and governments are currently prepared to deliver. Those that are not responding are missing enormous opportunities. See also "Digital Nomads." by Suvarchala Narayanan Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Designing-a-Future-for-the-Untethered-Workforce?rssid=finance&gko=8b593 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Living-in-a-World-of-Walls-The-Backlash-to-Globalization?rssid=finance&gko=38560 The second entry in our series of conversations with Ian Bremmer is about nationalism and populism, which will remain potent political forces -- at least until some fundamental issues are addressed. by Art Kleiner Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Living-in-a-World-of-Walls-The-Backlash-to-Globalization?rssid=finance&gko=38560 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Tech-Deals-Bring-New-Challenges-to-M-A?rssid=finance&gko=dd576 Before acquiring a tech firm, traditional companies need to consider the unique characteristics and challenges of such a deal. This will require them to think strategically about their own digital agenda and how best to achieve it; to consider the various factors that can influence the terms of a deal, including cyber-attacks; and to be mindful of the skills and mind-sets that the digital firm's technologists and leaders may bring to their new organization. by Alastair Rimmer Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Tech-Deals-Bring-New-Challenges-to-M-A?rssid=finance&gko=dd576 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Why-Tax-Reform-Changes-Nothing-and-Everything?rssid=finance&gko=aa9c1 Tax reform actually changes everything. We've never had a moment in which so much cash will be sitting on corporate balance sheets. The most strategic-minded executives will see this opportunity as a watershed moment to reevaluate how they allocate cash. by Paul Leinwand, John Ranke, and Amy Murphy Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Why-Tax-Reform-Changes-Nothing-and-Everything?rssid=finance&gko=aa9c1 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Quantum-Underwriting-A-Core-Capability-for-Bionic-Companies?rssid=finance&gko=87b6e The presence of risk requires robust systems for trading on and underwriting that risk. For that reason, the underwriting of technological change will soon become one of the core competencies that companies must develop or acquire to compete in the bionic age -- an age in which companies will succeed based on their ability to leverage financial, human, natural, behavior, cognitive, and network capital. by John Sviokla Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Quantum-Underwriting-A-Core-Capability-for-Bionic-Companies?rssid=finance&gko=87b6e https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-New-Automation-Is-Smart-Fast-and-Small?rssid=finance&gko=04ce3 The emergence of intelligent technologies is offering companies a new opportunity to use technology to improve process performance and realize significant cost savings. These technologies can be implemented in short sprints, focused on a specific problem, with manageable costs. Thus, if big automation is the creation of core enterprise systems that drive commonality, standardization, and centralized control, "small" automation is the fast implementation of flexible and adaptable technologies that fill the gaps left open by your current enterprise systems -- enabling new levels of productivity improvement. by Dan Priest, Kumar Krishnamurthy, and Alex Blanter Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-New-Automation-Is-Smart-Fast-and-Small?rssid=finance&gko=04ce3 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-to-Prevent-a-Faltering-CEO-from-Damaging-Your-Company?rssid=finance&gko=70cc1 Is your company's board missing early warning signals that the CEO's performance is slipping? From a long-standing author, CEO, and board advisor comes guidance on how to recognize problems; move decisively in response to them; and decide whether to support, coach, or oust the current chief executive. by Ram Charan Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-to-Prevent-a-Faltering-CEO-from-Damaging-Your-Company?rssid=finance&gko=70cc1 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Theres-More-to-Earnings-than-Earnings-per-Share?rssid=finance&gko=93738 Earnings per share is only half the equation for profits. It matters how effectively you allocate capital -- how you invest in equipment or R&D -- and the returns you get on those investments. But most companies don't have a methodology or process for measuring this kind of ROI. The key is to develop a robust valuation methodology, apply it using sophisticated optimization tools, and create a comprehensive governance process to support the efforts. by Larry Jones and Ellen Kilpatrick Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Theres-More-to-Earnings-than-Earnings-per-Share?rssid=finance&gko=93738 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Overcoming-Challenges-during-a-Major-Transformation?rssid=finance&gko=b5f04 The chief executive of QSuper, one of Australia's largest pension funds, describes how to change direction at scale. This public-sector pension fund was suddenly faced with open competition with private-sector financial services; it had to restructure the business, launch new types of businesses, and rebuild its digital technology -- all at the same time. by Art Kleiner and Josie Thomson Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Overcoming-Challenges-during-a-Major-Transformation?rssid=finance&gko=b5f04 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Why-Bitcoin-Is-Becoming-a-Real-Player?rssid=finance&gko=fb051 One of the largest commodity exchanges has started offering futures contracts on the cryptocurrency. by Jeremy Grant Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Why-Bitcoin-Is-Becoming-a-Real-Player?rssid=finance&gko=fb051 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-Real-Value-of-Your-Company?rssid=finance&gko=834f1 Executives pay too much attention to something they can't directly control: their company's share price. But they do control the decisions -- the inputs to business performance -- that affect the intrinsic value of the company. Make the right decisions to increase intrinsic value and your share price will follow. You can do this by focusing your attention on three factors: investor expectations (embedded in your current share price), how value is created and consumed in your industry, and your own strategic agenda. by Aaron Gilcreast and Larry Jones Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-Real-Value-of-Your-Company?rssid=finance&gko=834f1 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Finance-and-HR-The-Executive-Partnership-That-Transformed-a-Company?rssid=finance&gko=194b1 The relationship between a chief financial officer (CFO) and chief human resources officer (CHRO) can turn a company around. Between them, they control the major sources of capital available to a company: human, financial, and often information technology. One such collaboration took place at McGraw-Hill Companies starting in 2011, between CHRO John Berisford and CFO Jack Callahan. During the next six years, their partnership helped McGraw-Hill realize more than US$23 billion in value as the company dramatically reduced costs, divested its education business, and relaunched itself as a growth-oriented operating company called S&P Global. Here, in Callahan and Berisford's own words, is the story of those transformative years and the impact that two functional leaders can have when they deploy people and profits to optimize a company's value. by John Berisford and Jack Callahan Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Finance-and-HR-The-Executive-Partnership-That-Transformed-a-Company?rssid=finance&gko=194b1 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Making-Seamless-E-Payments-a-Reality?rssid=finance&gko=a45bb Even at a time when e-commerce and digital currency are ubiquitous, retailers and banks are still struggling to design and adopt large-scale systems that allow seamless, frictionless electronic payments. by Mark Flamme, Douglas Dwyre, and Kevin Grieve Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Making-Seamless-E-Payments-a-Reality?rssid=finance&gko=a45bb https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Happy-50th-Birthday-ATM?rssid=finance&gko=31633 Banking's greatest technological innovation offers timeless lessons in improving customer experience. by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O'Connell Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Happy-50th-Birthday-ATM?rssid=finance&gko=31633 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Being-Ready-for-a-Crisis?rssid=finance&gko=af742 The likelihood that your business will be hit by a highly threatening, unexpected event has never been higher. It might be an operational disruption, a cyber-breach, a terrorist attack, a major accident, a natural disaster, a crime, a pandemic, a food safety scare, a major labor dispute, a financial meltdown, a product failure, a sexual harassment case, or your company's ethical scandals coming to light. The most critical factor in surviving and regaining your reputation is to develop the capability to handle a crisis long before you need it. You can't put this kind of crisis preparation capability into place overnight -- you need to develop it as a way of life. by Melanie Butler, Sloane Menkes, and Marissa Michel Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Being-Ready-for-a-Crisis?rssid=finance&gko=af742 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Strategy-Talk-The-Real-Reason-Your-Stock-Price-Is-Lagging?rssid=finance&gko=bbfad Financial engineering won't fix a stagnant valuation. by Ken Favaro Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Strategy-Talk-The-Real-Reason-Your-Stock-Price-Is-Lagging?rssid=finance&gko=bbfad https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Economic-Cycles-Cut-Both-Ways?rssid=finance&gko=c16cd It's easy to forget about the procyclicality of debt when basking in long upswings. by Daniel Gross Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Economic-Cycles-Cut-Both-Ways?rssid=finance&gko=c16cd https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-Marriage-of-Tax-and-Strategy?rssid=finance&gko=2346e To meet the demands and disruptions of the future, executives should pull their company tax function out of its silo and integrate it into daily operations. Harnessing tax data is not just good for transparency and compliance; because it's a complete assessment of what the company is doing, it provides a more detailed understanding of all transactions and how to make them profitable. by Andy Ruggles, Mark Schofield, and Michael Shehab Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-Marriage-of-Tax-and-Strategy?rssid=finance&gko=2346e https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Strategy-Talk-Whats-Wrong-with-Cross-Selling-Anyway?rssid=finance&gko=c7238 Your strategy should turn customers into "cross-buyers" of your products and services. by Ken Favaro Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Strategy-Talk-Whats-Wrong-with-Cross-Selling-Anyway?rssid=finance&gko=c7238