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Bootstrapping Isn’t Dead
While lending is easing again, the lessons and reminders from a difficult borrowing environment these past few years should be remembered. Savvy entrepreneurs realize that the most readily available...
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Mobile Learning
Years ago, when I was graduating from school I bought some sales 101 CDs to listen to on my drive to a new sales job. Though the CDs are long gone and I’ve forgotten much of what I heard on those 6...
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LIFE RULES
1. Integrity: Grandpa’s right, a handshake is all we need Your name and your word…two of your most valuable possessions. Do NOTHING to mar them. Karl Maeser, an educator once said, “Place me behind...
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What a CEO wants from their CFO
Hello. My name is Dave C. I…am a CFO. That’s what I do well. I fancy myself as meriting a few other monikers like Strategist, Leader and Adrenaline Junkie. Are these appropriate qualities for a...
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What a CEO wants from their CFO – part 2
This is part 2 of a what I’ve learned recently from many of our top CEO clients. Part 1 let us in on the secret of what output a CEO expects from his or her CFO. Part 2 turns to to characteristics...
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Advanced CFO Solutions: Three Keys to a Great CFO
Today’s offering comes indirectly from one of the greatest business partners ever, Kent Thomas, and an Ascent Advisors interview they held with him. It is worthy of a post. Advanced CFO Solutions...
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Great Leaders, Veiled Vanity and Forgiveness
Today’s definition of a great leader has evolved. Power, prestige, position have displaced others as pre-eminent qualities of a great leader. I recently read a terrific post on Harvard Business...
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Importance of Data Integration with QuickBooks
QuickBooks has long been the most popular accounting program for small businesses. As businesses grow, they eventually have additional software needs – CRM, inventory tracking, HR systems, marketing...
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Managing Cash via Working Capital Optimization
Here is a trick question for you: Which is more important – Profitability or positive Cash Flow? For those of you thinking, “Wait, how are they different in the first place?”…just keep reading. As you...
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An Entrepreneur’s Checklist for Raising Early Stage Capital
Are you hoping to secure capital to properly fund your business? If so, you need to know how to prepare to maximize your opportunity for success. Obtaining financing is a complicated process, but...
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Founding Partners
So you’ve invented the most ingenious and lucrative product since bottled water. Now what do you do? You don’t have any idea how to market the product, set up a business plan or manufacture your...
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