Between April and September, AllBusiness.com is chronicling the progress of the 6 companies selected for 6 for '06. Each company is working with an expert consultant to turn its biggest business challenge into its greatest triumph.

And they are doing it so you can apply the guidance they receive-and learn from the mistakes they make-to lead your own company to the next level.

This is wonderful program AllBusiness.com has undertaken - it provides a real world, behind the scenes problem solving of six big issues growing companies face each day. And I'm pleased to be part of it. I was asked to be the expert working on Improving Cash Flow. The other areas of this project include Recruiting and Keeping Great Employees, Creating a Technology Investment Strategy, Managing Cost Centers, and Creating a Growth-Oriented Business Plan.

Here's a link to the Improving Cash Flow project I'm involved in and a link to the full 6 For '06 program.

Join in the conversation and let me know what you think. Over the next few months there promises to be a tremendous volume of practical information you can use to grow your business.