Is Your CFO Driving ROI? Here’s How to Measure Their Success
By Bob Finley
“Price is what you pay; value is what you get.” This is what a shrewd, successful, and sharp Board Member and colleague, Jon Hallett (who presently serves on a variety of tech and VC boards), shared at a Board Meeting I attended. This sentiment stayed with me, and I often…Read More
Read MoreThe True Cost of Not Hiring a CFO When You Actually Need One
By Bob Finley
When you discover you are the 3rd CFO at a company hired within the last 3 months, you know you’re going to have your hands full. But companies that wait too long to hire their first CFO, often find themselves in just as much trouble. Why is this? I believe…Read More
Read MoreYour Company is Running Out of Cash. As the CFO, What Do You Do?
By Bob Finley
You’ve probably heard the description “battle hardened” applied to a colleague or even to yourself , but I believe that often there is no substitute for experience. One of my favorite quotes is “You will learn more about a person in six months of tough times than you will in…Read More
Read MoreCreative Cash Strategies for a Cannabis Business: The Case of “Moonflower Edibles”
By Bob Finley
The cannabis industry presents unique challenges to management teams charged with high growth objectives paired with industry-specific banking restrictions. One of the most pressing issues for many is how to fund cash requirements. Cash management becomes even more important when you cannot rely on traditional financing via federal banks and…Read More
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