Brian SutterSeptember 8, 2015 When a business grows, a lot of small business owners feel pressured to keep their focus on the day-to-day challenges of the business, which means seemingly mundane tasks, like inventory management, gets push aside. While counting inventory and restocking shelves might not seem like it should be a top priority, not making … Continue reading The Secret to Your Company’s Financial Health
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Financial Planning & Analysis & Art or Science?
Alan HartSeptember 7, 2015 How technology reduces the “art” element in successful FP&A activities This morning I received an e-mail from Proformative.com inviting me to a webinar titled “The Art (and some Science) of Great FP&A”. I am glad to see a resurgence of such an important facet in any company’s finance department and the … Continue reading Financial Planning & Analysis & Art or Science?
Selecting A Financial Advisor Made Easy
Rich EllingerAugust 12, 2015 We all understand getting our financial house in order is important, but making that a reality isn’t easy. There are lots of options out there to get professional assistance, but selecting a financial advisor can feel like a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be. Debunking common myths about financial advisors … Continue reading Selecting A Financial Advisor Made Easy
Proof That Good Character Spurs Financial Success
Personal Branding BlogJuly 4, 2015 A great legacy is the expression of fine character traits: Who have you helped along the way? Has your business helped community? How do you treat your co-workers and employees and what is your overall reputation? There’s evidence that fine personal character traits in corporate leadership have a quantifiable improved … Continue reading Proof That Good Character Spurs Financial Success
Make a Covenant to Properly Plan your Company’s Financial Future
Alan HartJuly 5, 2015 How not having the right tools can be disastrous A while back I wrote on this blog about forecasting the likelihood of a company meeting its loan covenants with its lenders Will you Breach your Loan Covenants?. I normally wouldn’t repeat this or be redundant unless I thought it was of … Continue reading Make a Covenant to Properly Plan your Company’s Financial Future
Combining Social Data with Financial Data: Measuring Sponsorship ROI
Richard SunleyMay 24, 2015 These days, sport is big business. From massive global sporting events like the World Cup, to giant team brands like Real Madrid or the Dallas Cowboys, the intersection between sports and business is increasingly lucrative and increasingly global. And one particularly profitable channel of income for the sports teams (and venues) … Continue reading Combining Social Data with Financial Data: Measuring Sponsorship ROI
How To Effecitvely Market Financial Services To Millennials
Patrick SitkinsMay 12, 2015 Millenials represent a unique generation and specific challenges when it comes to marketing financial services. Many label this group of young adults as irresponsible, especially when it comes to professional financial services. So how do you get the attention of an entire demographic of people who don’t seem to care about … Continue reading How To Effecitvely Market Financial Services To Millennials
Using Financial Statements to Make Better Business Decisions
Mark HalsteadMay 9, 2015 Poring over financial statements is not many people’s idea of a great way to spend time. Even if you’re a passionate and committed business boss, the prospect of delving into details of your company’s financial performance might well be distinctly unappealing. However, while you might think you already know what your … Continue reading Using Financial Statements to Make Better Business Decisions
How Modern CFOs Make the Most of Their Financial Metrics
Rob HullMarch 21, 2015 We’ve made the case for years: There’s a huge opportunity and need for CFOs to become more strategic to their organizations. We all agree that financial data should heavily influence future decisions within any business eyeing long-term success. But the cumbersome effort required to gather and analyze historical performance data and … Continue reading How Modern CFOs Make the Most of Their Financial Metrics
5 Social Media Benefits For Accounting And Financial Services Firms
Candis RousselFebruary 27, 2015 Social media has the remarkable ability to make the world feel instantly smaller. With just a few clicks, you can connect with colleagues and catch up on trending topics in your industry. Still, some accounting and financial services firms hesitate to embrace the benefits of social media as a marketing tool. … Continue reading 5 Social Media Benefits For Accounting And Financial Services Firms