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The Corruption of Capitalism in America

November 18, 2019/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

is the subtitle of David Stockman’s book, The Great Deformation. Some of you more seasoned readers may recall the young Grand Rapids congressman who served as President Reagan’s budget director. I remember it clearly because we lost a very senior Plante Moran staff member, who joined Stockman’s staff. Those of you who know me well […]

Another Employee Retention Idea

November 4, 2019/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

In the August 27, 2019, issue of Inc. magazine, Bill Gates is quoted as saying the most important perk companies can give their employees is “flexible work arrangements” (FWA). The article goes on to report on a new Harvard Business School study that says companies that let their employees “work from anywhere” and work “whenever […]

The Business Roundtable Joins Owner-Operated Businesses

October 21, 2019/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

The August 20, 2019, Wall Street Journal reported that the Business Roundtable, consisting of 188 of the largest corporations in the U.S. including GM and Ford, and led by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, has changed its statement of purpose. For decades, the Business Roundtable adopted the position Milton Friedman took in his 1970 article […]

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

October 7, 2019/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

Part of our mission statement says: “Doescher Advisors was founded to help businesses increase profits and jobs …” After enjoying a very rewarding career at Plante Moran and having the privilege of leading more than 30 global mission teams (and achieving Delta Airlines’ Diamond status by logging over 150,000 Frequent Flyer miles annually), I decided […]

The Impact of Private Equity Groups

September 23, 2019/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

As I reflect back on my 50 years in the workforce, I can’t think of anything that has affected and impacted businesses, especially middle market businesses, more than private equity groups (PEGs). Most of you know this, but for those who may not, in its simplest form the sponsors of a PEG raise investment monies […]