Investment and Cash Management After Bank Failures
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I’ve been getting questions about company cash investments after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and the recent problems of First Republic Bank and others. I thought this would be a good time to review the investment policy I have used with my clients for over 30 years. This policy has…Read More

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Equity vs. Debt Financing: Updated for 2022 Market Conditions
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The Covid-19 pandemic of the past two years, spiking inflation, and supply chain disruptions have created an economic situation that is putting increasing pressure on companies.  Many CFOs have never experienced rising interest rates, high inflation, or recession, all at the same time.  But those of us who have (myself…Read More

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How to Close the Books at Your Company in 10 Days (or Fewer)
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Over the past 30 years, I have seen no fewer than six presidents go in and out of office, through booms and busts and everything in between, as an interim CFO. One constant, however, is that closing the books in a timely manner (monthly, quarterly or year-end) is still a…Read More

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“Speed to Exit”: How to Get an IPO Closed in Record Time
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We’ve all heard the phrase “Speed to Market.”  But how many have heard “Speed to Exit?”  Maybe not many, since I just created it but it really is a phrase that should be part of every CFO’s vocabulary.  Speed to exit is the driving force to get a liquidity event,…Read More

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