Strategic Approaches to Mitigating the Effects of US Tariffs
By Mark Archer, Stephanie Roberts, Monica Stevenson
A conversation with Consumer CFOs at FLG Partners One thing is certain: increased tariffs are here. But much remains uncertain. Where, at what cost, and with what impact on US consumers, employees, and small and large companies? Perhaps the more definitive certainty is that markets dislike uncertainty, as do CEOs…Read More
Read MoreNegotiating Software Agreements: Best Practices for CFOs
By Stephanie Roberts
Utilizing software for overall efficiency and growth company-wide is critical to company-wide success. While software is essential for business growth, so is the ability to negotiate and maintain the costs of these services. Over the last few years, I’ve been challenged by high software expenses and a lack of flexibility…Read More
Read MoreAnticipating Risk and Opportunity: A Key Attribute of a Great CFO
By Stephanie Roberts
My CFO roles at a diverse group of consumer businesses (Rothy’s, Third Love, goop, Moda Operandi, Specialized Bicycles, Old Navy) have led me to appreciate how critical it is to be disciplined and take the time to think through all the variables (positive and negative) that could affect the financial…Read More
Read MoreFive Common CFO Challenges and How to Handle Them
By Stephanie Roberts
Over the course of my career as a CFO, I’ve had the privilege of working with many different CEOs and management teams. I’ve seen several common themes emerge, lessons learned if you will, which have tended to repeat themselves in my experience. (Credit to Sequoia Capital for # 2 and…Read More
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