Fractional CFO, Outsourced CFO, Virtual CFO Topics
Clarifying the Difference between Accounting and Finance
In this post, I am clarifying the difference between accounting and finance to help business owners and entrepreneurs better navigate the development of these key functions in their emerging businesses. Understanding the distinctions between accounting and finance degrees can also...
Hot Take: What can Business Owners learn from the Honda and Nissan Merger
Merger Overview Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a rich history of strategic mergers and partnerships that have bolstered its market presence and technological capabilities. One notable example is Honda’s acquisition of a 20% stake in Proton Holdings, a Malaysian automaker,...
Fractional CFO Services in the New York City Area
Complete Guide to Hiring a Fractional CFO Companies of all sizes seek ways to access high-level financial expertise without the substantial commitment of a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The solution, hiring a Fractional CFO. A Fractional CFO is a...
The Benefits of the Best Fractional CFO Companies for Startups
Startups face unique financial challenges as they strive to grow and establish themselves in their respective industries. One valuable resource that startups can leverage is Fractional CFO services. The best fractional CFO companies provide startups with the strategic financial guidance,...
The CFO and Controller: Similarities and Differences
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Controller are not just terminologies. Both have distinct roles, and understanding their differences can help navigate the complexities within financial professionals. A CFO is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the entire organization’s financial activities...
What Does a Fractional CFO Do?
CEOs are highly celebrated in the business world, but right underneath the building is the foundation: the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The fractional chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for a business’s cash flow, assets, and liabilities and is vital...
Practical Strategies to Improve Cash Flow For Small – Medium Sized Businesses
Meta reported $164.5 billion in revenue in 2024, with a net profit of $62.4 billion, a 59% increase from the previous year. Clearly, Meta is getting its cash flow management right. The company operates a free-for-user model but generates most...
Financial Strategy Lessons from Social Media’s Evolution
The social media industry’s two-decade evolution offers critical insights for financial strategists and executives navigating competitive markets. Through analyzing pivotal successes and failures, clear patterns emerge in how financial decisions impact market position and long-term sustainability. Strategic Infrastructure Investment Friendster’s...
Financial Transformation Framework: A Fractional CFO Methodology for Independent Sponsor Success
Overview Independent sponsors face a unique challenge: creating institutional-grade value in founder-owned businesses that often lack financial sophistication. What can be done about it? This briefing lays out the case for how a strategic fractional CFO engagement can rapidly transform...
Hot-Take: What can Entrepreneurs learn from Apple’s Next Move?
Recently, in an interview, Mark Zuckerberg 3.0 (that’s Mark with the designer shirt and million-dollar wristwatch) decried Apple’s lack of innovation and said the company makes money by squeezing developers and gatekeeping their ecosystem. However, that wall is starting to...