A few years ago I was treasurer of my church. We had been in a financial bind for several years and had a large mortgage that was difficult to service. We had to use every nickel carefully. Our church received donations for things other than the general fund, like missions, youth, memorials and others. Unfortunately […]
Okay, there are other ways to make decisions too, but I like the decision matrix. I learned this technique 35 years ago and have used it frequently over the year for many decisions. I like it because it gives me a quantitative bases to clarify my thinking. I have here an example of how i […]
I’ve been thinking again! I don’t claim to have all the answers, but as a country boy do have a bunch of observations and questions! I’ve been around businesses in distress for over 30 years, having financed them, coached them and procured financing for their turnaround plan. Some make it; some don’t. I liked working […]
For more of Steve Bakke’s reports see his web site: http://home.comcast.net/~steve_bakke/site/ Steve is a freind of mine who will get you thinking! OBAMA: A LOST AND INEFFECTIVE LEADER Stephen L. Bakke – August 4, 2011 Obama’s Running Commentary The jury is out on the success or failure of the debt and budget […]
fOR MORE OF MY FRIEND STEVE’S “RANTS” CHECK OUT HIS BLOG SITE: http://home.comcast.net/~steve_bakke/site/ MODERN POLITICS: WHY IS COMPROMISE DIFFICULT …… AND SOMETIMES IMPOSSIBLE? Stephen L. Bakke – June 21, 2011 (My “Summer Solstice Report”) Constant Bickering and Gridlock Over Issues Within this topic, you might be surprised at what I am tired of. […]
