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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. The actions of these players in the financial industry were driven by their desire to win at all costs, rather than a commitment to ethical behaviour.

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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.

Finance 28
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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!). And it was certainly not the cottage industry as it is today.

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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

The answer is yes, based on the activity level of everybody we know in the M&A/buy-sell industry. 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.

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CEO Oasis: Relief for “Loneliness at the Top”

Emerson Consulting Group

For months now, Steve has been struggling over cash-flow problems with no solution in sight. Adds Brian Urban, CEO of Sencorp and four other companies, “Being able to meet and get to know CEO peers from different industries or even a similar one can help a lot due to the sharing of like information.

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How Freelancers Can Make Sure They Get Paid on Time

Harvard Business

One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. This information helps you better manage your monthly cash flow. “A deposit of 30-50% of your estimated fee is acceptable in many industries,” she says. Is there ever a point at which you need to involve a lawyer?