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The safest way to fire an employee
“Whether the employee wins in court is not even the greatest concern. The cost of defense as well as the countless hours of disruption to the company will likely be the most expensive part of the transaction.”
Read More >B2B CFO® Honored by US Chamber of Commerce
Each year the Chamber of Commerce solicits small businesses from across the nation to submit applications for the small business of the year award which are presented in conjunction with America’s Small Business Summit 2011, held May 23 – 25. During this process, the Chamber receives many deserving applications and nominations from members and nonmembers across…
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Tasks of a CFO
A CFO’s main and most important task is really quite simple. To do everything necessary to free up the time and energy of the business owner so that the business owner can do what is truly important – grow the company. Growing the company means finding new customers, increasing sales to existing customers, and developing new products through innovation and evolution.
Read More >Century & half century cycling events
“There are several ways to lend your support: You can donate your time as a volunteer at our event, donate money as an event sponsor or best of all sign up to ride your bike as a participant in our event.”
Read More >Why do you need a CFO?
“I will often ask ‘how much in additional annual sales do you think you could you bring in if you were to free up an extra 8 hours per month?’ Maybe $100,000? Maybe a million dollars? Maybe more?”
Read More >My top 5 predictions for business in 2011
“There will be a massive jump in corporate mergers and acquisitions. S&P 500 companies are bloated with cash and eventually must find a home for it or face falling return on assets. This M&A frenzy will eventually find its way down to the small business demographic.”
Read More >Where to go for small business funding in Petaluma
“Most bankers tell me they still want to lend money, but only under the right circumstances, and only to the companies that have good management and have demonstrated past business success.”
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What is the true cost of an employee?
“What good is calculating cost when we have not calculated benefit? But maybe we are still not looking at this question right. Maybe we should be more concerned with the cost of replacing that employee.”
Read More >Now you’re the boss: The 5 things your boss didn’t teach you
“Simply having what you perceive to be the best product or service in the industry/area will not ensure business success. It’s only a start.”
Read More >Tips for business decision making
“Beginning with the end in mind will normally give clarity of thought and allow for prudent decision making that will have long-term, lasting, positive effects on your business.”
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