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November 1, 2007 by fiscaldoctor

Financial Executive, November 2007 – How Will You Cope in a Clean-Energy World?

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September 30, 2007 by fiscaldoctor

Directors and Boards, Fall 2007 – What is Your Board’s Embarrassment IQ?

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September 30, 2007 by fiscaldoctor

Directors and Boards, Table of Contents, Fall 2007

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June 30, 2007 by fiscaldoctor

Yearbook of Experts 2007

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June 22, 2007 by fiscaldoctor

Preparing for New Opportunities from Clean Energy

Published June 22, 2007, Mass High Tech

The wind will blow and the sun will shine” — a phrase attributed to Thomas Edison — has been quoted frequently by clean energy advocates to emphasize the availability of renewable energy. But even those who proclaim that the perfect storm is rising as a result of changes in public sentiment toward energy self-reliance and increased congressional focus admit the renewable energy debate dates back before World War II. What makes these times different, however, is the energy industry’s changing attitude toward renewable energy.

In the face of rising costs of traditional sources of energy and increasing regulatory mandates, the energy industry is undergoing a transformation of historical importance. Today’s debate has changed from “what if” to “when” the clean energy sector becomes cost effective and economically viable.

Clean energy experts predict the new energy economy will take hold between five and 10 years from now. If this is so, the burning question for New England becomes: “How can we prepare to meet the new economic opportunities of the clean energy sector?” The answer: “We can start by looking at the industries in which we already have a foothold, namely technology, consulting and financial services.” Acknowledging that this is the tip of the iceberg, here are five areas our region’s industries should consider to prepare for a clean energy world.

1. Industry experts suggest that solar applications are becoming more attractive as technological developments such as thin-film coating are beginning to solve greater energy efficiency problems. New England technology companies like Konarka Technologies Inc. and Evergreen Solar Inc. have been instrumental in achieving these technological advances. Still, the high manufacturing costs of these new advances prevent widespread adoption of these newer, more advanced solar applications. This presents a challenge to New England technology companies in their efforts to further the solar industry: They must continue to make technological advances that are not only more energy efficient but are also cost effective.

2. Targeted and projected clean energy projects will require a significant amount of financing, providing Wall Street and financial services companies the opportunity to earn substantial revenue for an extended time period. One of our very own New England institutions has already taken a position: Manulife Financial has developed the reputation as a leader in arranging and providing debt financing to the wind industry in the United States and Canada, participating in more than 30 wind power financings over the past eight years. As the size of projects grows, even more opportunities will be created for New England financial services companies.

3. At the most recent annual Renewable Energy Finance and Investment Summit (held in Phoenix in April 2007), speaker after speaker stressed the need to employ qualified consultants who can help companies face the challenges of the clean energy sector. Now is the time for New England consultants to step up to the plate and deepen their renewable energy expertise. Our region’s consultants stand to lose missed economic opportunities if they choose to ignore the needs and demands of this burgeoning clean energy sector.

4. There is some skepticism about whether New England’s development of fuel cell technology will become more available and widespread. One speaker at the Phoenix summit, Brian Kremer of Ardour Capital Investments — a New England company that specializes in renewable energy, including fuel cells — addressed this concern: He emphasized that fuel cells are already viable in select niches such as backup power systems and battery lift trucks. He predicts that the next viable niche could be handheld portable electronics or a military application. This suggests that New England companies can benefit from building on and expanding their fuel cell presence.

5. Renewable sources of fuels include biofuel, cellulosic ethanol and renewable diesels. While New England may be “corn challenged” to compete with the more widely known ethanol sectors of the Midwest and Southeast regions, our technology expertise and related biotech strengths will allow us to participate in R&D and engineering areas related to these opportunities. Indeed, one local company, Celunol Corp., has a pilot plant under construction in Louisiana, which is touted as the nation’s first “demonstration” cellulosic ethanol plant.

In short, New England’s knowledge workers in the technology, financial services, and consulting industries may be the key to the region’s economic success as the world moves faster toward a clean energy world.

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April 16, 2007 by fiscaldoctor

FiscalDoctor Serving as Faculty Member at Atlanta April 26 and 27th CEO and Advanced Entrepreneurship Boot Camp – Scholarships Offered

Boston, MA—Gary Patterson, CEO of FiscalDoctor (www.FiscalDoctor.com) will be a guest faculty member at the CEO and Advanced Entrepreneurship Boot Camp on April 26 and 27th in Atlanta, Georgia. Patterson is one of the leading experts nationwide who provide advisory services, coaching, strategy development, and implementation to high growth companies.

This advanced entrepreneurship and leadership training for technology & growth company CEOs and senior executives provides a complete system to grow your technology company more quickly with less risk from someone who has built two $100 million companies!

Bob Norton, the developer of this seminar, and author of four books on business growth and entrepreneurship, has been part of eight startup companies. He has grown two businesses from $0 to over $100 million in sales, and also generated over $1 Billion in shareholder value for his investors — just while at those companies.

The systems taught are the “best of the best” distilled down from 24 years experience (17 as CEO) and over 1,000 business books. They form a tightly integrated system and philosophy that can improve and grow any technology or growth company more quickly and smoothly!

We are offering a scholarship to up to three qualified individuals based on merit who are starting companies. To apply submit a resume and/or business executive summary by FAX at (810) 672-9640.

For more information, please go to http://www.clevelbootcamp.com, or call (508) 381-1450.

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