by Chris Catapano, CFA, CPA | Feb 1, 2016 | Business Strategy, Case Studies, Law Firm Strategy
Systems to improve Boost to the bottom line Happy client Our Client A mid-sized law firm diversified across numerous practice areas was operating its business using software, systems, and processes that were developed anywhere between 10 and 30 years ago. Management...
by Chris Catapano, CFA, CPA | Jan 25, 2016 | Business Strategy
Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. — Nathaniel Hawthorne Time is an incredibly valuable asset. Where management spends its time signals to employees what is important to a firm. Management time and focus also dictate what areas of the business...
by Chris Catapano, CFA, CPA | Jan 18, 2016 | Business Strategy, Law Firm Strategy
In our recent meetings, we have been talking with companies about goal setting and strategic planning for 2016. Some organizations are struggling. Their financial performance is healthy, the economy is still looking strong, but goal setting and planning have taken a...
by Chris Catapano, CFA, CPA | Jan 18, 2016 | Business Strategy, Case Studies, Law Firm Strategy
% % Revenue Growth % % Earnings Growth % % Success Our Client A Bay Area law firm with revenues of approximately $1Million, had successfully built a boutique practice over the course of several years. Recently, the Firm hit a roadblock. Management knew that an...
by Chris Catapano, CFA, CPA | Jun 11, 2011 | Business Strategy
Ride & develop your winners, and consider strategic alternatives for the under-performing. Whether you are running a business or a Major League Baseball team, this principle is critical to long-term success. In the world of Major League Baseball, the season is in...
by Chris Catapano, CFA, CPA | Nov 15, 2010 | Business Strategy
We believe that well-executed acquisitions can be tremendously value creative. However, successful transactions are typically the exception, not the rule. Why M&A can be a good idea If a firm cannot organically grow its business into high ROI ventures, they...
