As a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), people often ask me: What makes a CFO so valuable to an organization? It’s not that we’re numbers people or that we have rela...
There is a wise, old Chinese proverb: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
What does planting a tree have to do with g...
In a recent presentation, Brian and fellow panelists discussed important and necessary steps that business owners who are looking to sell must consider. For those who want...
Over the past ten years of my Fractional CFO business, I’ve noticed a common challenge for businesses irrespective of industry: marketing . Personally, I’ve tried...
When we write our articles about how we help companies and clients, we consistently talk about the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Gross Margin, return on...
The pivotal fourth quarter of 2019 is here. In preparation for prospecting 2020, now is a good time to ask yourself the following question:
What worked (and what did...
Recently, I read an interesting article about whether being a CPA translates to becoming a successful CFO . I know where I stand. While it’s true that many importan...
As we pass through Labor Day weekend and mark the unofficial end of summer, I like to look back and reflect on what it takes to labor as an entrepreneur. Although all type...
The economy depends on small businesses because they create jobs — fueling innovation and serving as community supporters. These businesses typically encounter severe fi...
