“To be, or not to be; that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms against a sea of troubles.” While Shakespeare’s soliloquy wasn’t thinking of… Continue Reading  

Optimism is a force multiplier.  There are many indications of that in life.  The Wall Street Journal recently covered the value of momentum or being in the zone in sporting events.  There is a certain positive force attributed to success… Continue Reading  

O’Keefe is thankful to be celebrating 20 years in 2020. 20 years and counting of complete dedication and providing hope ans strategies to the business community when outcomes are uncertain and problems seem insurmountable. We thank our many clients and… Continue Reading  

In the recent election many Michigan communities voted against proposals to allow marijuana businesses. There will always be regulatory hurdles applied at the local government level much like liquor licenses for the alcohol industry, but the stigma that still exists… Continue Reading  

We live in the age of disruption. How we acquire goods and services, communicate with others and how we live changes every day. Millenials have figured out utility is more important than ownership. The largest retailer owns very little brick… Continue Reading  

Entrepreneurs face many technological challenges including managing proprietary data, implementing best practices for cybersecurity, and positioning corporate strategy for industry disruptors. Please join O’Keefe and our panel of dynamic entrepreneurs as they discuss Navigating Technology Disruptors. Lori Blaker – President… Continue Reading  

Tariffs are most talked about in business terms. It has affected the stock market and numerous industries. While the impact near term can be painful, the question is, are tariffs the new warfare? The U.S. has issued sanctions against Iran… Continue Reading  

There are many disruptors in our lives which we witness every day. The way goods and services are delivered to consumers in addition to the value of gathering information to make decisions are a few of the phenomenons in today’s… Continue Reading  

The middle market remains active and (relatively) optimistic. 57% of respondents expected modest growth in the Middle Market in the year to come, while 32% believed in a neutral outcome. Consistent with 2018, 80% of responded their company or their… Continue Reading