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I’m in the 2021 Write Stuff Bundle!

Johanna Rothman

Yes, I have a book in this bundle— Write a Conference Proposal. If you want to speak at conferences, this book will help you write a proposal. She also writes practical creative entrepreneurial business books. Stefon lives the title of this book. Cash Flow for Creators could only come from Michael W Lucas.

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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

This idea has been echoed by some of the most influential figures in the business and finance world, including Professor Michael Porter, Michael Lewis, and Warren Buffett. In 1988, he purchased a large stake in the company, seeing its strong brand, steady cash flow, and long-term growth potential.

Ethics 78
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How to Improve Your Finance Skills (Even If You Hate Numbers)

Harvard Business

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. “The decision-makers will want to see a simple model that shows revenue, costs, overhead, and cash flow,” he says. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. Think of it this way, “Finance is the way businesses keep score.

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CFO Branding 101

Free Agent CFO

There are hundreds and hundreds of books on this topic. I cannot deny it, but I’d prefer to be the guy that people say, “Man, he’s super creative for a finance geek.” You read far too many business and finance books (ouch!). Bottom line, you cannot afford to be generic. Branding is for CFOs Too.

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Taking Greater Risks to Enjoy Greater Rewards with David Baker: Podcast #14

Consulting Success

David focuses on finances, benchmarking, performance, and positioning of firms, as well as PR, advertising, and more. A successful entrepreneurial enterprise yields profit consistently, while those who find that they are constantly having cash flow problems are, in reality, the ones that are having legitimate business problems.

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Strong Economy – Strong Buy-Sell Market

Martinka Consulting

There’s a reason we published the book Company Growth by Acquisition Makes Dollars & Sense. It’s not reckless money like it was 15 years ago but financing options abound, including for lower middle market and below sized deals. Cash flow is king (they don’t require full collateralization, but will take as much as they can).

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Forget Startups – Buy a Business

Martinka Consulting

This could be trade shows, contract renewals, annual closing of the books, or other things specific to the business. It’s faster, cheaper, and easier to finance. You trade your capital for immediate cash flow, i.e. you get a paycheck on payday just like everybody else.