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Welcome to the FocusCFO blog – your source for company updates, industry insights and CFO blogs, and resources for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Success Stories
May, 26
By Curt Wible

How a Fractional CFO Helped PrecisionPoint Achieve a Successful Exit

“It’s key to focus on your core competencies and I couldn’t do it all on my own. I was able to get 20% of a CFO’s time, literally the best...
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Success Stories
How FocusCFO Helped One Consulting Firm Go from Crisis to Acquisition
May, 26 By Jim Collins
Insights
How Kerry Brothers Truck Repair Achieved Exponential Growth and 10x ROI with FocusCFO
May, 26 By Lesli Matukaitis
Insights
From $11M to $20M: The Impact of a Fractional CFO on a Tech Company Aiming for Growth
May, 26 By Tom Bartos
Insights
The Benefit of Experience: How FocusCFO Helped Donwil Gain Unprecedented Levels of Financial Insight
May, 26 By Tom Bartos
Success Stories
Jax Kar Wash: Accelerating a Clean Exit, Securing a Family Legacy
May, 26 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
How Masterpiece Painting Sold a 50-Year Family Business with the Right CFO at the Table
May, 26 By Forest Bookman
Success Stories
How a Construction Firm Transformed Its Finance Department and Graduated to a Full-Time CFO
May, 26 By Jim Gilbride
Business Strategy
Strategic Tax Planning for 2026: 4 Steps to Build Long-Term Value While Filing Your 2025 Returns
Mar, 26 By FocusCFO
Guides
The Reason Your Business Feels Stuck (Even Though You're Working Yourself to Death)
Feb, 26 By Jeff Semple
Insights
Nail Your 2026 Forecast: 5 Ways to Align Sales and Budgeting
Jan, 26 By FocusCFO
Insights
Why Budgeting Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Jan, 26 By FocusCFO
Insights
Mastering Cash Flow in 2026: Why Your Budget Needs a 13-Week Rolling Forecast
Dec, 25 By FocusCFO
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Now What? The Urgent Need for Financial Clarity to Help Business Owners End Burnout
Dec, 25 By Jeff Semple
Insights
Budgeting for Success in 2026: Trends and Best Practices for Small Businesses
Dec, 25 By FocusCFO
Exit Planning
Busy or Building Wealth? The Retirement Math Most Owners Avoid
Oct, 25 By Jeff Semple
Insights
Smart Growth, Smarter Finances: The Role of a Fractional CFO in Synergy’s Success Story
Aug, 25 By Jeff Semple
Insights
Secure Your Legacy: Is Your Succession Plan Building Value or Risking It? 
Jul, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
What is EBITDA and Why Does it Matter?
Jul, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
Financial Terms That Will Transform Your Decision-Making
Jul, 25 By FocusCFO
Guides
Key Financial Ratios for Small Businesses: Unlocking Insights That Drive Smarter Decisions
Jul, 25 By FocusCFO
Guides
The Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement: A Vital Tool in Tracking Your Business's Performance
Jun, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
Managing a Balance Sheet: A Guide for Small Businesses
Jun, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
How FocusCFO Helped this Insurance Agency Increase Profitability and Chart a Successful Path for the Future
Jun, 25 By Lesli Matukaitis
Guides
The Big 3 – The Financial Statements Your Business Needs to Thrive
May, 25 By FocusCFO
Guides
The Uncomfortable Truth: What If Your Business Isn’t Worth What You Need?
May, 25 By Jeff Semple
Success Stories
How One Small Firm Navigated the Tricky Transition from Family-Owned to ESOP
May, 25 By Lesli Matukaitis
Insights
Working smart – Forget about it if you want to be an entrepreneur!
May, 25 By David Tramontana
Insights
The Hidden Dangers of Poor Cash Flow Management
Mar, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
Want to Improve Cash Flow? Improve Your Operations Analysis
Mar, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
Your Guide to Cash Flow – How to Understand, Manage, and Protect Your Cash Flow
Mar, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
Winning the Business Game: Strategy, Tactics, and Success for Small Businesses
Mar, 25 By Jeff Semple
How to Think Strategically About Tax Season for Your Business
Mar, 25 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
The Thunder Stock Show : Focusing on CFOs as a CMO
Mar, 25 By Michael Stier
6 Questions a CFO Can Answer for Your Business – Compliance & Risk Management Edition
Jan, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
10 KPIs for Better Insights into Value Acceleration
Jan, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
‘A Match Made in Heaven’ – How FocusCFO Helped a Small Propane Business Achieve Exponential Growth and a Successful Exit
Jan, 25 By Bob Miller
Insights
Feeding Our Neighbors | 2024 Fundraiser
Jan, 25 By FocusCFO
Insights
Your Business Isn't Just a Job – It's an Asset: Breaking Free from Owner Dependency
Jan, 25 By Jeff Semple
Insights
The Great Fractionalization Might Be Coming to Your C-Suite
Dec, 24 By FocusCFO
Insights
The Hidden Benefits of Exit Planning Early
Nov, 24 By FocusCFO
Exit Planning
8 Value Drivers to Prepare Your Business for a Successful Exit
Nov, 24 By FocusCFO
Insights
2024 Core Value Awards Recipients
Nov, 24 By FocusCFO
Insights
The Art of Communication and Storytelling in Financial Leadership
Oct, 24 By FocusCFO
5 Questions a CFO Can Answer for Your Business – Financial Strategy & Planning Edition
Oct, 24 By FocusCFO
Insights
What’s Your Number? A Guide to Building Transferable Business Value
Oct, 24 By Jeff Semple
From Unsolicited Offer to Successful Sale: The Power of an Exit-Ready Advisory Team
Oct, 24 By FocusCFO
Insights
2024 Sherpa Awards
Oct, 24 By FocusCFO
Exit Planning
Why Your Exit Planning Process Needs a Fractional CFO
Sep, 24 By FocusCFO
The Opportunity Cost of Not Hiring a CFO
Sep, 24 By Jeff Semple
Insights
How Leading KPIs Can Help Keep Your Business On Track
Aug, 24 By FocusCFO
Can AI Replace a CFO?
Aug, 24 By FocusCFO
Sources of Funding for Nonprofits in 2024
Aug, 24 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Dan Keck talks about Fractional CFOs
Aug, 24 By Dan Keck
Insights
The Power of Better Data: How the Right Forecasts Fuel Better Business Decisions
Aug, 24 By Greg Gens
Guides
Navigating the Shrinking Young Labor Pool
Jul, 24 By Jeff Farrington
podcast
@Work Podcast: Fractional CFOs & Company Culture
Jul, 24 By Michael Stier
Insights
Maximize Cash Flow with 10 Proven Strategies
Jun, 24 By Jeff Semple
Podcasts
The Future is Fractional: The Growth of Fractional CFOs in SMBs
May, 24 By Michael Stier
Insights
What Does a NonProfit CFO Do?
May, 24 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
From Numbers-Driven to People-Focused: Area President Mike Derringer Shares His Career Journey on the Inspired Stories Podcast
May, 24 By Mike Derringer
Success Stories
Six Years in the Making: How Watershed Distillery Built — and Successfully Exited — with FocusCFO
Mar, 24 By FocusCFO
Insights
FocusCFO Heads to the 2024 EPI Summit!
Mar, 24 By FocusCFO
Exit Planning
Exit Planning: Synchronizing Dual-Track Financial Planning
Feb, 24 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
How Fractional CFOs Play a Crucial Role in Helping SMBs Grow
Feb, 24 By FocusCFO
2023 Core Value Awards
Jan, 24 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
Navigating Economic Landscapes: How Economics Insights Empower Better Decision Making
Jan, 24 By Greg Gens
News & Associates
2023 Sherpa Awards
Jan, 24 By FocusCFO
Insights
2023 Fundraiser | ALS Association
Dec, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
How a Data-Driven Approach Can Help You Make the Most of the 2024 Recession
Dec, 23 By ITR Economics
Insights
FocusCFO Begins a Strategic Partnership with Exit Planning Institute
Dec, 23 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
Demystifying the Role of the CFO in Exit Planning
Nov, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
Turning Economic Adversity into Business Opportunity: A Guide for SMBs
Nov, 23 By Jeff Semple
Columbus Metro
In Memory of Pat Lang
Nov, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
A Practical Guide to Navigating Unexpected Offers for Your Business
Nov, 23 By Jeff Semple
Success Stories
From $15M to $50M and Ready for What's Next: Brookes & Henderson's Story
Nov, 23 By Forest Bookman
Insights
Highlights from the 2023 FocusCFO All-Hands Meeting
Nov, 23 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
Metro Signs & Lighting Testimonial
Nov, 23 By Jeff Farrington
Insights
Associate Spotlight: Michael Stier
Sep, 23 By Michael Stier
Insights
Unleashing Growth: Mastering the Art of Scaling Your Business
Sep, 23 By Jeff Semple
Insights
What It Means to Be a Trusted Advisor
Aug, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
Navigating High Interest Rates in 2023: A Guide for SMBs
Aug, 23 By Lesli Matukaitis
Insights
Shifting CFO Role in Response to Changing Economic Landscape
Aug, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
Why Exit Planning is Good Business Strategy
Aug, 23 By Peter Geise
Insights
Unraveling the Power of Cash Flow Statements for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Jul, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
How FocusCFO Helped Me Become a Better CFO
Jul, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
SLOWS Bar BQ Testimonial
Jul, 23 By Jeff Farrington
Insights
The CFO's Role in Preparing for Upcoming Economic Storms
Jun, 23 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
8 Reasons You Should Consider a CFO
Jun, 23 By Lesli Matukaitis
Insights
How CFOs Can Tackle the Biggest Challenges for 2023
Jun, 23 By ITR Economics
Greater Pittsburgh
Celebrating 5 Years with Mark Vernallis
May, 23 By Mark Vernallis
Detroit Metro
Lesli Matukaitis on the 2 Views Podcast: Enhancing Negotiation with a Fractional CFO
May, 23 By Lesli Matukaitis
Insights
Beyond Numbers: 3 Qualities Your CFO Should Bring to the Table
May, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
How an Embedded CEPA® on the Exit Advisory Team Improves Exit Outcomes
Apr, 23 By FocusCFO
Northeast Ohio
Maximize the Value of a Fractional CFO: 7 Essential Tips for Small Businesses
Apr, 23 By Jeff Semple
Northeast Ohio
Why I Chose FocusCFO: From Corporate Success to Community Significance
Apr, 23 By Peter Geise
News
FocusCFO Announces Partnership With ITR Economics
Mar, 23 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
Conquering Columbus Podcast
Mar, 23 By Brad Martyn
Fractional CFOs In Demand for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Mar, 23 By FocusCFO
Insider Insights: What Attracted Our Team to FocusCFO
Mar, 23 By FocusCFO
Insights
3 Unexpected Ways a CFO Can Impact Your Business
Mar, 23 By Peter Geise
Remembering Bob Murch
Mar, 23 By FocusCFO
In Memory of Jeff Davis
Feb, 23 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
R&R Pipeline Testimonial
Feb, 23 By Bob McAdams
Insights
Focus on Growth or De-risking in 2023?
Jan, 23 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
Watershed Distillery x FocusCFO
Jan, 23 By FocusCFO
2022 Core Value Awards
Jan, 23 By FocusCFO
Business too Small for a Bonus Plan? Maybe not…
Jan, 23 By Jason Dean
The Importance of Exit Planning
Jan, 23 By FocusCFO
Charlotte Metro
Feeding Our Neighbors
Dec, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
Build Resilience Through Recurring Revenue
Dec, 22 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
Meals on Wheels Testimonial
Nov, 22 By Jim Collins
Success Stories
Camino Nonprofit Testimonial
Nov, 22 By Michael Stier
Selling Your Medical Practice: Guidance for Physician Owners
Nov, 22 By Jason Dean
Insights
Meet the Upstate South Carolina Fractional CFO Team
Nov, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
Smart Business Magazine: How to Recognize if You Have Trouble Receiving Feedback
Nov, 22 By Jeff Semple
Guides
Get Ahead of the Game – Create Your Pricing Strategy
Oct, 22 By Jason Dean
Uncertain Times: Four Steps to Protect Your Business
Oct, 22 By Jason Dean
Insights
Owner Dependency
Sep, 22 By Darren Cherry
Success Stories
Brownie Points Testimonial
Sep, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best
Sep, 22 By FocusCFO
Careers
Boost Your Career as a Fractional CFO
Sep, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
Authority Magazine: 5 Things You Need to Know to Successfully Scale Your Business
Aug, 22 By Brad Martyn
Success Stories
From Crisis to Control: How a Manufacturer Solved Their Cash Flow with a Fractional CFO
Aug, 22 By FocusCFO
Guides
Who’s Leading Your Strategic Planning?
Jul, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
Fractional CFOs In Demand for Startups
Jul, 22 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
Client Experience and Value
Jun, 22 By Peter Geise
Podcasts
Business Innovators with Mark Imperial
Jun, 22 By Michael Stier
Insights
10 Reasons to Hire a Fractional CFO
Jun, 22 By Martin Cobb
Podcasts
In the Loop: A Conversation with Michael Stier
Jun, 22 By Michael Stier
Careers
Top 10 Reasons to Join FocusCFO: Ron Barker's Insider Perspective
May, 22 By Ron Barker
Insights
EPI 2022 Webinar
May, 22 By Michael Stier
Insights
The New CFO Mandate
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
Fractional Expertise is a Goldmine for Small & Midsized Businesses
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
When is the Right Time to Exit?
Apr, 22 By Darren Cherry
Insights
Understanding Your Business Value with the Exit Planning Institute
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
Careers
Flexi-Retirement: The Alternative to Traditional Retirement
Mar, 22 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
Mike Derringer on Ignite Your Business Podcast
Mar, 22 By Mike Derringer
Insights
How a CFO Can Help You Solve the Inflation Puzzle
Mar, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
An Introduction to Supply Chain Metrics & KPIs
Mar, 22 By FocusCFO
Careers
The Post-60 Career Path
Feb, 22 By FocusCFO
Insights
Finding Your Successor: What Traits Do Most Successful Owners Share?
Feb, 22 By Darren Cherry
Insights
In Focus: The Holy Grail of Buy-Sell Agreements
Jan, 22 By Michael Stier
Six Things to Know Before Seeking an SBA Loan
Jan, 22 By Mark Vernallis
Podcasts
Michael Stier on the BuilderNuggets Podcast
Dec, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
The Number One Problem With Selling a Business
Dec, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
Those Who Have Knowledge, Don’t Predict
Dec, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
FocusCFO Tribute for Ed Chong
Nov, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Operational and Compliance Considerations for 2022
Nov, 21 By Brian Ford
Insights
All Hands 2021 Award Winners
Nov, 21 By FocusCFO
Edward J. Chong Obituary
Nov, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
KPIs to Drive Increased Volume and Profitability
Oct, 21 By Brian Ford
Insights
Understanding Multi-Location Profitability
Oct, 21 By Brian Ford
Insights
Eight Considerations for Improving Cash Flow for Healthcare Services
Oct, 21 By Brian Ford
Success Stories
Consumer’s Bank Testimonial
Oct, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Why it's Critical to Establish Transferable Value in Your Business – Smart Business Magazine
Oct, 21 By Jeff Semple
Insights
Speeding Along but Out of Gas (Cash)
Oct, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
Do self-surgery? Self-sell Your Business?
Oct, 21 By Michael Stier
Foodbank Fundraiser 2020
Sep, 21 By FocusCFO
Cornerstone of Hope 2019 Fundraiser
Sep, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Yes, You Can Afford a Fractional CFO | The ROI of Financial Leadership
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
There Are Two Kinds of Business Owners:
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
Success Stories
AgHires Testimonial
Aug, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Manufacturing ERP System Implementation Challenge
Aug, 21 By Greg Gens
Is a Fractional Executive in Your Future?
Aug, 21 By Todd Peter
Insights
Fighting Complexity
Aug, 21 By Todd Peter
Insights
Sales Forecasting and Budgeting Processes
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
Leave No Tax Credit Unclaimed (ERC)
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
Mother of All Value Drivers – MOAVD
Jul, 21 By Michael Stier
Guides
Optimizing Construction Company Billing: A Comprehensive Guide
Jul, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Is a Fractional Executive in Your Future?
Jul, 21 By Todd Peter
Insights
Handling the Truth
Jul, 21 By Michael Stier
The Common Ground Podcast
Jul, 21 By William Goebel
Insights
How to Avoid Sellers Remorse
Jul, 21 By Tom Flynn
Guides
Manufacturing Companies – Keys to Inventory Management
Jun, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Keys to Having A Good Annual Budgeting Process
Jun, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Close Your Books Faster: 5 Tips to Speed Up Your Monthly Closing Cycle
Jun, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Master Retail Inventory Management: Strategies for Small Businesses
Jun, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Boost Retail Sales with Pipeline Management: Metrics That Matter
May, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Raising Outside Capital: Key Considerations for Business Owners
May, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Four Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Computer System
May, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Determining Your Sales Pipeline in Construction
May, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Peter Geise Appointed to Polymer Industry Advisory Council
May, 21 By Peter Geise
Insights
How Strong is Your Core (or COAR)?
May, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
Every Exit is an Entrance Elsewhere
May, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
It’s Not Personal, It’s Business
May, 21 By Michael Stier
Guides
Key Metrics in a Retail Business
Apr, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Metrics to Use in Your Manufacturing Process
Apr, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Six Ways to Determine the Right Revenue Pipeline in a Manufacturing Company
Apr, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Can ABL Help Your Cash Flow
Apr, 21 By Michael Stier
Podcasts
Brad Martyn on The Ed Eppley Experience Podcast
Apr, 21 By Brad Martyn
Guides
Three Reasons to Outsource Payroll
Apr, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
Signs You Have Outgrown Your Entry-Level Accounting Software
Apr, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
The Inconsequential Owner
Mar, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
Cure Your Small Business Cash Flow Headaches
Mar, 21 By Todd Peter
Insights
5 Steps to Master Sales Forecasting and Budgeting for Business Growth
Mar, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
☕ Coffee is for Closers: How Strategic Sales and Finance Work Together
Mar, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
Working Capital and Monty Python
Mar, 21 By Michael Stier
Insights
The Pyramid to Success
Mar, 21 By Mark Clower
Insights
Bill Goebel receives BSA Silver Antelope Award
Mar, 21 By William Goebel
Insights
FocusCFO Client D&J Precision Acknowledged as Best in Class
Mar, 21 By Bob Miller
Insights
Lessons Learned from My Workout Banker
Feb, 21 By Jim Gilbride
Insights
Operating Efficiencies of a Contractor
Feb, 21 By FocusCFO
Insights
4 Keys to a Solid Relationship with Your Business Banker
Feb, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
How to Get Your Business Credit Line Increased
Feb, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Five Steps to Improve Your Business Cash Flow
Feb, 21 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
STEVENS Engineers & Constructors Testimonial
Feb, 21 By Greg Gens
Insights
Are You Ready for the Upcoming Pain
Feb, 21 By Mark Clower
Guides
Five Ways to Align Your Sales Forecasting and Budgeting Processes
Jan, 21 By FocusCFO
Guides
Hands on Guide to Cost Modeling
Jan, 21 By Todd Peter
Guides
Practical Costing Situations and Concepts: 4 Cases
Jan, 21 By Todd Peter
Guides
Three Core Concepts in Building a Cost Model
Jan, 21 By Todd Peter
Guides
12 Reasons Why Costing is Important
Jan, 21 By Todd Peter
Guides
An Introduction to Product and Service Costing
Jan, 21 By Todd Peter
Insights
What Can Sports Analysis Teach Us About Business Finance
Jan, 21 By Todd Peter
Guides
Developing Performance Metrics in a Service Organization
Dec, 20 By FocusCFO
Guides
Can a CFO Improve Sales?
Dec, 20 By Todd Peter
Insights
How FocusCFO Can Help Your Business
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Insights
How to Select the Right Banker
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Insights
Understanding Profitability
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Insights
Your Banking Relationship
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Insights
Know Your Costs
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Success Stories
National Design Mart Testimonial – Peter Geise
Dec, 20 By Peter Geise
Insights
Changing Your Business Model
Dec, 20 By Todd Peter
Insights
Your Guide to Metrics for Nonprofits
Nov, 20 By FocusCFO
Insights
Business Ownership Was My Dream
Nov, 20 By Darren Cherry
Insights
Changes to Business Banking
Nov, 20 By Greg Gens
What's My Company Worth? Practical Challenges & Uncertainties in Business Valuation
Oct, 20 By Todd Peter
What's My Company Worth? Cash Flow and Asset Valuation
Oct, 20 By Todd Peter
What's My Company Worth? Understanding Business Valuation
Oct, 20 By Todd Peter
Integrating Basic Inventory Management Concepts into the CFO Role
Oct, 20 By Todd Peter
Insights
The Personal Aspects of Exit Planning for Business Owners
Oct, 20 By Tom Flynn
Insights
Business Exit Strategy – Maximizing Value
Oct, 20 By Tom Flynn
Insights
Exit Options for Business Owners
Oct, 20 By Tom Flynn
Guides
Making Sense of Budgeting
Oct, 20 By FocusCFO
Insights
Every Business Should Have a Professional Skeptic
Oct, 20 By FocusCFO
Guides
Roles of the CFO, Controller and CPA Firm
Sep, 20 By Mike Derringer
Success Stories
Why You Should Choose FocusCFO – Kristyn Butler Testimonial
Sep, 20 By FocusCFO
Your Business is NOT Your Retirement Plan: The Harsh Truth About Selling Companies
Sep, 20 By Jeff Semple
Insights
Making Sense: Sales Forecasting
Sep, 20 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
Klein's Pharmacy Testimonial
Sep, 20 By Peter Geise
Insights
Making Sense: Oversite of Financial Systems
Sep, 20 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
Indigo Blasting and Painting Testimonial
Aug, 20 By Fred Dannhauser
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…
Aug, 20 By Mike Derringer
Keeping Track of Cashflow Mitch Willis
Jul, 20 By Mitch Willis
Baseball (or lack thereof) and Effective Communication
Jun, 20 By Mike Derringer
Guides
Resources Available Upon Request
Jun, 20 By Mitch Willis
Insights
Understanding the Value of Your Business
Jun, 20 By Mitch Willis
Insights
4 Keys for Helping Your SMB Turn Crisis Into Opportunity
May, 20 By FocusCFO
Insights
A Small Business Guide to Understanding the Cash Flow Statement
May, 20 By Mark Snyder
Insights
The Real Storm May Be Looming Ahead
May, 20 By Jeff Semple
Success Stories
Arlington Urgent Care Testimonial
May, 20 By Jim Zins
Success Stories
Awecomm Testimonial
Apr, 20 By Jeff Farrington
Success Stories
Wordwrite Testimonial
Apr, 20 By Randy Feger
Insights
Restarting or Ramping Up a Business After Covid-19
Apr, 20 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
The Clean Group Testimonial
Apr, 20 By Ken Fruscella
Success Stories
Greenleaf Family Center Testimonial
Apr, 20 By Peter Geise
Success Stories
Lukes Auto Service Testimonial
Apr, 20 By Mike Derringer
Webinars
Covid-19: What You Need to Know For Your Business
Apr, 20 By Tom Bartos
Success Stories
Laventure Testimonial
Apr, 20 By David Green
Success Stories
Five Star Staffing Testimonial
Apr, 20 By FocusCFO
Success Stories
MW Robinson Co. Testimonial
Apr, 20 By Skip Vermilya
Success Stories
Greenleaf Testimonal
Apr, 20 By Skip Vermilya
Insights
Role of the CFO:Oversight of Financial Systems
Mar, 20 By FocusCFO
5 Cash Flow Forecast Pitfalls to Avoid: A Guide for Small Businesses
Mar, 20 By Bob Palmerton
Designing Effective Incentive Programs to Drive Performance and Align Goals
Mar, 20 By Martin Cobb
Insights
Improving Business Decisions with Relevant Data
Mar, 20 By FocusCFO
Guides
Keys to an Effective Rolling 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast
Mar, 20 By FocusCFO
Insights
Four Questions to Improve Your Business | 4: Your Team
Mar, 20 By Greg Gens
Insights
Four Questions to Improve Your Business | 3: Your Scorecard
Mar, 20 By Greg Gens
Insights
Four Questions to Improve Your Business | 2: Your Blueprint
Mar, 20 By Greg Gens
Insights
Four Questions to Improve Your Business | 1: Your Vision
Mar, 20 By Greg Gens
Insights
Debt Covenants
Feb, 20 By Tom Bartos
Richard Burns
Feb, 20 By Richard Burns
Professional Concepts Insurance Agency Testimonial
Feb, 20 By Lesli Matukaitis
The Power of Item and Customer Profitability Metrics: A Case Study for Business Success
Feb, 20 By Mark Snyder
Insights
The Broken Windows Theory in Business
Feb, 20 By Mark Snyder
Success Stories
Biery Cheese Company
Feb, 20 By Peter Geise
5 Tips to Bulletproof your Travel Expenses Policy
Feb, 20 By Mark Snyder
Insights
Accurate Product Costing: The Key to Unlocking Manufacturing Profitability
Feb, 20 By Mark Snyder
Four Pitfalls to Incentive Compensation
Jan, 20 By Mark Snyder
Should I Be Offering My Clients Cash Discounts?
Jan, 20 By Mark Snyder
New Associates
Chris Howard
Jan, 20 By Chris Howard
5 Tips for Working with a Commercial Lender
Jan, 20 By Lesli Matukaitis
Insights
Your Guide to Understanding Mezzanine and Unitranche Debt
Jan, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Product and Service Pricing – Invest in Your Business’ Pricing Capability
Jan, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Greater Pittsburgh
Fractional CFO Services Company Expands to Pittsburgh Area
Jan, 20 By Mark Vernallis
Insights
Baseball and Effective Communication
Jan, 20 By Mike Derringer
Insights
Mark Snyder Announcement
Dec, 19 By FocusCFO
Insights
Small Business Travails: Top 5 Challenges Faced by SMBs
Dec, 19 By Mike Derringer
Insights
The Importance of Gross Margin by Segment
Dec, 19 By Mike Derringer
Guides
Ten Ways to Know if Your Crystal Ball is Working
Dec, 19 By FocusCFO
Guides
Three Financial Problems to Derail Business Owners
Dec, 19 By FocusCFO
Guides
Build a Stronger Banking Relationship: Proactive Communication Strategies for Small Businesses
Dec, 19 By Bob Palmerton
Success Stories
Gaslight Testimonial
Dec, 19 By Chris Meibers
Success Stories
TriMor Testimonial
Dec, 19 By Forest Bookman
The Benefits of Having Your Fractional Executive On-site
Dec, 19 By Forest Bookman
Four Options for Your Staffing Challenges
Dec, 19 By Jeff Farrington
Insights
What is the Difference Between Prime and LIBOR Rates
Nov, 19 By Tom Bartos
Insights
The Art and Science of Sales for Small Businesses
Nov, 19 By Jeff Farrington
Insights
5 Steps to Choosing an Accounting System
Nov, 19 By FocusCFO
Careers
Why I Chose FocusCFO: A Retired CFO's Insights Into Fractional CFO Success
Sep, 19 By FocusCFO
Podcasts
Greg Gens, Succession Planning in Today’s World, COSE Video Interview
Sep, 19 By Greg Gens
Podcasts
Brad Martyn – With a Little Help from Your Friends, Rea CPA Unsuitable Podcast
Jun, 19 By Brad Martyn
Cornerstone of Hope
May, 19 By Focus CFO
Deal Maker Award Winner 2012
Aug, 18 By David Tramontana
Podcasts
Brad Martyn – What Does a CFO Really Do? Radio Interview with Mark Dorman, Dorman Legacy Advisors.
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