by Brian Pillmore | Nov 16, 2023 | Brian's Blog
An important point to consider: 💡 A startup’s core mission is to generate revenue. 💰 The focus is not merely on developing innovative products that lack demand. ❌🚀 This is not an academic setting. 🏫 Our efforts are not intended for the mere act of creation. 🎨...
by Brian Pillmore | Nov 15, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Hear your liquidity management strategy screaming for help? Some common blunders made by Bank CFOs. 1. Out of Rhythm – Remember, managing liquidity isn’t a one-time waltz. It’s a full-on dance-off with the ever-changing market beat. Don’t step...
by Brian Pillmore | Nov 15, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Peek into your 401(k) bucket: Locked up until you’ve hit 60, bound in a straitjacket of investment options, and taxed to the brim when you retire. And the cherry on this not-so-tasty cake? Your cash flow is as still as a stagnant pond. Flip your gaze to Real...
by Brian Pillmore | Nov 15, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Let’s look at this part of Paul’s life – not as 3 missionary journeys to a far-off land, but 7 discipleship adventures. The majority of the years of these adventures took place in his homeland (Asia Minor). 1️⃣ Damascus: A New Beginning (Acts...
by Brian Pillmore | Nov 15, 2023 | Brian's Blog
📢 START RANT Ever come across the term ‘serial entrepreneurs’? 🤔 Made me curious, so I checked what they’ve built with this ‘serial’ approach. 🕵️♂️ Often, I end up disappointed. 😐 They’ve got a trail of business failures or...
by Brian Pillmore | Nov 10, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Let’s unravel why bank mergers often fall through. Regulatory Hurdles Regulatory approval can be a significant roadblock. Mergers often don’t meet necessary regulatory standards. Cultural Differences Mismatched corporate cultures can lead to friction. The...