Oak is the founder of the consulting firm, Oak & Associates, based in Northern California and Central Oregon. Schoeffler is an associate of the firm. Oak & Associates. Phone: 707-935-6565. Email: catoak@gmail.com.
February 10, 2008
It’s that time of year again; planning time for a great 2008! The key to effective business planning is to know what the end point will be and to point in that direction. Before any planning gets done the first …
January 13, 2008
Fair market value can be defined as the price that a willing buyer and a willing seller agree on for the price of a business. Naturally, there is a lot of room for negotiation based on the circumstances. However, fair …
December 2, 2007
In a poem written 2,000 years ago by Horace, he used the phrase “carpe diem,” which is commonly translated as “seize the day.” Although interpretations of this phrase vary, one interpretation can mean to take action and not let time …
November 4, 2007
If you have been in business for more than a few hours, most likely you have had some issue that potentially could have led to a dispute. We are all humans with our own unique experiences. Our thoughts, feelings and …
October 8, 2007
Let’s put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money one makes is directly proportional to the perceived importance or success of the person taking the money home. Sure, we all know better and there are …
October 8, 2007
Let’s put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money one makes is directly proportional to the perceived importance or success of the person taking the money home. Sure, we all know better and there are …
September 3, 2007
Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character that was introduced in a film called “Steamboat Willy” back in 1928. Walt Disney not only created this memorable character, he also created a new business system that helped launch his business from a …
September 3, 2007
Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character that was introduced in a film called “Steamboat Willy” back in 1928. Walt Disney not only created this memorable character, he also created a new business system that helped launch his business from a …
August 6, 2007
At a recent event in Aspen, Colo., Michael Gerber, the author of “The E Myth,” and “The “E” Myth Revisited” spoke about the importance of living our dreams. Gerber, now 71 years old, challenged the audience to release the “work” …
August 6, 2007
At a recent event in Aspen, Colo., Michael Gerber, the author of “The E Myth,” and “The “E” Myth Revisited” spoke about the importance of living our dreams. Gerber, now 71 years old, challenged the audience to release the “work” …