Advice for CEOs

Owning a small business is a little like having your first child.There is no instruction manual on what to do, much of the success comes from one's own instincts and there is no shortage of people who will give advice – some good and some bad

A combination of the recovery of the U.S. economy, low interest rates and inflation, and the introduction of new products in the marketplace are all driving consumer product sales — but not for every business. In order to improve consumer products profitability and gain a competitive advantage, there are several components and strategies your business must follow.

While there may be few issues that both political parties in the United States can agree on, over the last two decades nearly every politician and pundit has stressed the importance of returning U.S. jobs.

The partners of the Newport Board Group have found that emerging growth companies who are deciding whether or not to outsource manufacturing operations to China, have many pros and cons to weigh. As expert business advisors, Newport Board Group offers companies important information to consider before making the final decision.

We may be close to a turning point where interest rates will rise and capital availability tightens, due to the recovering economy and the impact of the upcoming mid-term elections.

As we begin the new year, the U.S. economy continues to exhibit resilience--despite the many economic and political challenges that threatened to derail the economy in 2013.