The Art of Finance
"Is This a Good Deal?" seems to be a simple enough question. However, this one question can generate huge value for you, the business owner, when you engage …
The Art of Finance
6 Reasons VenturePack is a Great Fit for Non-Profits
As a CFO with deep roots in privately held, investor backed companies, I had never worked with non-profits on purpose. It just happened as this or that friend …
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New Clients Receive QuickBooks Online at $15/month!
Small business owners have a lot of worries. It goes with the territory. We worry but we stand our ground, we buckle down, we move forward. We all long to be in …
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Personal Guarantees: Questions to Ask the Lender
Many of the CEOs I’ve worked with through the years stop cold at the word “personal guarantee” or feel they should just suck it up and sign. However, not all …
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Use Overhead Rates to Stop Surprises
Overhead rates have historically been used to improve the estimating process at mid-sized companies. However, I think it’s also a very useful tool in the world …
Don’t Bandaid Accounting With An Outsourced CFO
If your accounting is questionable, hiring an outsourced CFO is probably the most expensive bandaid you can buy and it may not necessarily solve the problem. …
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NOT Doing the Deal Euphoria
I suspect that anyone that identifies with the title “NOT Doing the Deal Euphoria” is already raising a glass in *cheers*. Well, cheers to you too! Remember …
Changing Your Finance/Accounting Services Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
CEOs generally understand why they need high quality finance and accounting support. However, I’m detecting a lot of angst in the actual act of switching …
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Equipment Leases vs Loans for Startups and Small Biz
Does it matter if you own your car or lease your car? Absolutely! You should be taking your company's equipment purchases just as seriously. Beware of getting …
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Dear Mr. or Ms. Upset Executive Manager
Dear Mr. or Ms. Upset Executive Manager, I'm not going to tell you not to get upset, since that would be too far from my own expertise. I'm going to tell you …
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