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Train Employees to Avoid Inadvertent Cyber-Security Breaches
The saying goes, there are only two kinds of companies — those that have been hacked and know it, and those that have been hacked, but don't know it. Perhaps that's an exaggeration, but the truth is that your employees may inadvertently invite cyber criminals into your company's computer systems.
Small business owners often lack the resources to enact a…Read More -
A CEO’s Story of Leveraging World-Class Talent on a Fractional Basis
Peter Buchanan: The Enormous Benefits of Leveraging a World-Class Fractional CFO
Before I joined Fahrenheit’s advisory practice, I worked as the CEO of an offshore software development company. The assignment was challenging. We grew rapidly from 105 people when I started to 150 people two years later. We had six locations – three in the US, two in Russia, and…Read More -
Using HR and People Analytics to Transform your Business
The use of HR analytics is a growing trend in talent management because it has clearly demonstrated its value and removed some degree of mystery in what can be done to enhance employee engagement. Regardless of how formal the effort becomes, all employers can benefit from a more fact based understanding of what factors attract new employees, encourage existing employees to reach their potential, and retain…Read More -
Intellectual Property: Protect Your Company From Disaster
Intellectual property ownership issues can become complicated when your employees develop software and written materials for your company. Without the proper legal safeguards, you might be surprised to find your company out in the cold. Here are some guidelines to help clear the air and safeguard your business interests. One of the most costly -- yet easily prevented -- disasters…Read More -
Success and Happiness…Maybe you Have it Backwards
Rich Reinecke, Founding Partner
What if I told you the Holy Grail, happiness, was at your fingertips? Would you invest two minutes a day if you could find happiness?
For years, most of us have been in the pursuit of success...all with the impression that it would lead to happiness. So why then do we always focus on the fleeting…Read More -
Built Around Real World Experiences
By Anika Imajo, Grid
“The business of business,” as Scott Ukrop describes it, can weigh down even the most buoyant of entrepreneurial spirits over the long haul. That’s where the Fahrenheit Group steps in.
“We allow company founders and leadership to focus on why they got into the business in the first place,” explains Ukrop, Fahrenheit Group’s business development director,…Read More -
Compensation and the War for Talent
The economy is heating up and so is the battle for talent! Our team at The Fahrenheit Group has been watching the gradual recovery from the recent Recession very closely. Our observations are consistent with data from various economic monitoring sources and with the message in this article.
One of the keys to winning the battle for talent is creating…Read More -
Executive Summaries That Drive Meetings
By Peter Buchanan, Managing Director
Frequently, the key ingredient that companies need to take many steps forward is funding from credible capital sources, such as Venture Capital funds and “seed investors” who have “been there, done that.” Outside capital makes companies “real” by providing the necessary fuel to drive product development, marketing, sales, and the other necessary functions. So –…Read More -
Venture Summit to Feature head of Start-up Program for Microsoft
Fahrenheit is proud to be a key sponsor for this years Virginia Venture Summit and we are excited to see such a robust agenda.
The Virginia Venture Summit, Venture Forum RVA's signature event, hosted by Capital One, is a day-long annual conference for entrepreneurs, innovators and capital providers. Join leading VCs, investment bankers and angels as well as leaders of…Read More -
Taxing Crowdfunding – More Hassles for Entrepreneurs
Non-equity crowdfunding has filled an important void for entrepreneurs, initially providing scarce seed capital, and more recently evolving into a valuable market validation tool for start-ups. But somewhere along that spectrum, the taxman became interested in whether the proceeds are really taxable income. (As outlined in this interesting article) in lots of interesting theoretical issues to argue here, but fortunately…Read More -
Beware: M&A Activity Can Trigger Unexpected Tax Issues
During a merger or acquisition, the issues surrounding employee benefit plans may not get a great deal of attention. But afterwards, the complexities of merging a variety of benefit arrangements can overwhelm the companies. Even worse, the IRS is on the lookout for compliance failures after a merger or acquisition and may step in to conduct a "team audit." Here…Read More -
Make Sure Your Employees Make the Connection
Employee duties and how well they are performed are directly linked to your company's profits. But staff members aren't always clear on how their jobs translate into a healthy bottom line. It's important for employees to understand how their individual duties fit into your company's big financial picture. Here are a couple of ways to ensure that your staff members…Read More