When a small business is first getting started, its goal may appear relatively straight forward: to make as much money as possible for its owners. But for a business to be successful long term, a new ...

A company's ultimate goal is to increase profits, which lead some businesses to profit-motivation conflicts. While many companies grow profits ethically, others maximize profits unethically via ...

Maximizing profits in your business should be one of your primary goals. However, knowing precisely how to achieve this goal can be challenging. The truth is that there is no one perfect formula for ...

Last week on Forbes, I wrote “Why Business Owners Should Never Let Ego Stand In The Way Of Profits,” which focused on the importance of business owners not losing sight of what’s best for their ...

Since the late 1970s, when American companies were fat and complacent, the focus of American business has been on the bottom line. Spurred on by activist shareholders, private-equity firms, and ...

Matt Lee is the founding partner of Atlas Growth Capital. He has 3+ years of experience as a consultant and startup advisor. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial ...