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October 8, 2019
Dear CFO, My boss approached me about coming up with a project plan as our accounting department transitions to new software early next year. This is a new challenge for me, but one I’m ready to tackle. What advice do you have for me about setting up a project plan? Ready to Plan in Raleigh,…
October 1, 2019
Everyone can benefit from brushing up his or her skills, even at the top level. After all, great leaders know everyone faces challenges and makes mistakes—even GREAT leaders, themselves. Sometimes great leaders make the biggest mistakes. So what still makes them a great leader? A great leader works through mistakes, learns from those mistakes, and…
July 16, 2019
Have you brushed up on your goal setting strategies lately? I know it may sound like basic business advice, but time and time again, I work with business owners who are struggling with setting and sticking to goals. If you're an entrepreneur, you know how critical it is to set goals regularly, but chances are,…
Accomplishing more in your company often seems like a tall (but necessary) order. While most of us have some room to improve productivity, it’s a tough balance. Chances are you’re already burning the candle at both ends. Demanding more from your workforce can become demotivating and result in the opposite of the desired effect. So…
Dear CFO, Our company president wants to grow our small business. We’re both cash-strapped and “people-strapped” at the moment. Can you recommend some small business growth strategies I can implement at the department level (the areas under my control)? I’m responsible for our business operations, including accounting, IT, and HR. Struggling with Small Business Growth…
May 21, 2019
One of the hardest jobs an entrepreneur faces is how to prepare your company for business growth. Entrepreneurs typically start their business and grow it with a hands-on approach. While this approach works well in the start-up phase, it typically backfires as your company starts to grow. No matter why you want to grow your…
May 7, 2019
We’ve all hit a creative slump before. Whether you call it writers’ block, a brain freeze, or a roadblock, when it happens, you’re stuck fast. But in the business world, idea generation is vital to continue growing and innovating within your company. Problem-solving is also the only way to cope when day-to-day challenges crop up.…
December 18, 2018
As the CEO, your job is to lead with vision and build a business that is both scalable and sustainable. If you did your job well, you hired the right people, set the priorities, and gave your team the resources they need to manage the day-to-day operations. So, why is it so tough to unplug…
December 4, 2018
Entrepreneurs, we’ve all heard it, haven’t we? When you talk about a stressful situation at work and someone says, “Gee I really wish I could run my own business,” or “I wish I was my own boss.” Entrepreneurs know it’s not always fun and games. In fact, little does your pal know the 24/7 work…
November 27, 2018
Dear CFO, Our company is looking for a new ERP system. My CEO just informed me that I am leading our ERP system selection process as well as participating in the implementation team once we find the right fit. I’ve purchased accounting software in the past but selecting an ERP system seems like a BIG…
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