Enterprise Resource and Planning

The Use of ERP Systems to Facilitate Planning

As Financial Advisors, we look ahead and assist our clients to navigate the choppy waters of the future. We are often involved in strategic and tactical planning, capital raising, bank…

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Trial witness

The Case for Contemporaneous Records

The government bailout of small business is just another reason By Chris ChillingworthPartner, CFOs2GOBy Michaele JamesPartner, CIOs2GO Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury: Opening Argument The case for the maintenance…

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Driver based planning

Driver Based Planning

Driver Based Planning No Trip to the DMV Required By Joe GreenhalghPartner, CFOs2GO WHAT IS IT? Driver-based planning is an approach to planning and forecasting that ties business plans to…

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Are You Missing Your Growth Targets?

Here’s How to Recalibrate with a Sales/Marketing Assessment Adrift in the Doldrums Oftentimes during a company’s growth trajectory, sales revenue can hit a period of stagnation or under performance. You can…

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SUDDEN WEALTH

I just got off the phone with an old friend – a musician – who called in a panic. He was beside himself and for a moment I thought maybe…

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Exit Strategies

Exit Strategies for SME’s

Always be thinking ahead! By Chris ChillingworthPartner, CFOs2GoThomas MelePrincipal, Mele Group As each New Year opens, accompanied by the self evaluation of how I/we did in the prior year, what…

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IMPROVING FINANCIAL REPORTING TO THE BOARD: IS YOUR BOARD BORED?

At a next board meeting, study the behaviors of the directors when they listen to the CFO as he or she reports on the financials for the company. Are eyes…

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International expansion

International Expansion

A risky business or an adventurous journey? By Marcus BergenPartner, CFOs2GO A famous British entrepreneur once reportedly said: “Paradise is where the British are the police, the French are the…

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Consultants

Consultants

Why and When to Count on Them By Bob WeisManaging Partner, CFOs2GO The word consultant can conjure up mixed reactions for people, depending on their experience and history with them….

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I ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNTING TEAM. WHY DO I NEED FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS (FP&A)?

One of the top priorities of a growing company is to build a finance team that can scale with its business. Given the critical importance of accurately recording and reporting…

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