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Strategy
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What Should Your Business Do With Extra Cash?
As a private business owner, you may find yourself in the fortunate position of having excess cash. This can be an exciting opportunity to strategically allocate your profits and optimize your business for long-term success. However, it’s important to approach this situation with careful consideration and planning. In this article, […]
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The Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right ERP System
In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and productivity are the keys to success. Businesses have turned to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to achieve these. These integrated software solutions streamline processes, eliminate redundancies, and provide a single data source for decision-making. However, choosing the right ERP system can be daunting, […]
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How to Build an Effective Marketing Budget that Delights Your CFO
As marketers, we understand the importance of allocating the right resources to achieve our goals and drive growth. However, when it comes to securing budgets and proving the value of our initiatives to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), it can be challenging to speak their language and gain their buy-in. […]
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Financial Management Strategies for the Product Life Cycle
The product life cycle (PLC) is a concept that depicts the sales trend of a product from its introduction to its decline. Financial management plays a crucial role in each stage of the PLC, addressing the challenges and opportunities that arise. In this article, we will explore the importance of […]
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Explore vs. Exploit Innovation Portfolios: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, managing innovation portfolios has become a critical strategic responsibility for business leaders. The ability to effectively navigate the dynamic nature of markets and stay ahead of the competition requires a well-defined approach to mapping and managing a business portfolio. This article will explore […]
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The Power of Gut Feelings and Data in Making Business Decisions: A Comprehensive Guide for Professional Accountants
In the fast-paced business world, making critical decisions is a constant challenge. Executives and decision-makers often struggle between relying on their gut instincts or analyzing data and facts. The debate between intuition and data-driven decision-making has been ongoing, with proponents arguing for the merits of each approach. As a professional […]
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Mitigating Bias in Forecasting: Strategies for Accurate and Reliable Predictions
Accurate forecasting is crucial for private businesses and not-for-profit organizations seeking to make informed decisions and plan for the future. However, biases can unintentionally influence forecasting, leading to inaccurate predictions. In this blog post, our accounting and finance team explores the importance of mitigating bias in forecasting and presents strategies […]
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Managing Inflation Expectations: Navigating the Impact on Financial Decision-Making
Inflation is a critical factor that businesses and not-for-profit organizations must consider when making financial decisions. The expectations surrounding future inflation can significantly influence consumer behaviour, investment strategies, and overall economic stability. In this blog post, our accounting and finance team delves into the concept of managing inflation expectations and […]
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“One in the Hand, Two in the Bush”: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Business Success
The age-old saying “One in the hand is two in the bush” holds profound relevance in the fast-paced business world. This thought-provoking proverb encourages business professionals to focus on tangible opportunities rather than chasing uncertain possibilities. This post will explore how this saying manifests in the business landscape. Join us […]
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Factors to Consider When Injecting Cash into Your Business
As a business owner, you may be considering injecting cash into your business to help it grow and thrive. However, before you take this step, it’s essential to consider several factors. Let’s explore these factors and how they can impact your business. Assess Your Business’s Financial Health Before injecting cash […]
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Mastering Growth Strategies: The Power and Risks of Acquiring Another Company
Acquisitions are a powerful tool for growing a business. By acquiring another company, you can expand your offerings, increase your customer base, and gain access to new markets. However, the acquisition process can also be complex and fraught with challenges. So, what is most important when considering an acquisition? Here […]
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Investing in Enterprise Resource Planning Software
Organizations that are continually growing face multiple challenges, including disparate communication systems, data management difficulties, consistent pivoting in processes, and more. Any growing business’s goal is to reduce these inefficiencies and create streamlined procedures while enhancing productivity across the company. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can solve the above concerns. Primarily […]
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5 Equity Sources to Grow Your Business
If your goal is to continue with aggressive growth of your business and have exhausted debt, you will need to consider equity sources. Equity funding can be an excellent option for many businesses. The specific type of funding an organization should consider will depend on the individual company, its growth, […]
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for an Outsourced CFO
As a business owner, there are many hats that you must wear. One of those is the role of overseeing the financials of your business. It’s not uncommon for business owners to feel overwhelmed when trying to manage all aspects of their company, including financials, on their own. Therefore, many […]
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Family Business Succession Planning
Family business succession planning is the process of transitioning the management and the ownership of your business. Handing down the reins of your family enterprise to the next generation is an exciting opportunity. For many, though, it can be unchartered territory. Current owners may feel apprehensive and uncertain of this […]
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