There’s perhaps no worse feeling of dread than being short on cash. Even worse than not being able to cover the check at a restaurant is not being able to pay next week’s payroll or meet loan obligations. For companies facing a real liquidity risk, there are proactive steps and liquidity risk mitigation strategies to […]
Controllers hold an integral role within the finance function as they raise the level of expertise with their knowledge of accounting and technology, and their financial leadership. While they are often associated with the more immediate financial management and accounting needs of the company, they can influence the company’s growth prospects as well. By helping […]
Managing an e-commerce business means operating at a fast pace in a competitive industry. Retail e-commerce sales in the US passed the $1 trillion mark over the course of 2022. As your company aims to flex to the whims of your customer base, better ways to market your e-commerce business, and advances in how to […]
After family and friends, startups tend to turn to angel investors to help them fund the company’s growth. To gain these investors’ trust and confidence, emerging growth companies need to make a stronger case for why an investment in the business would be worthwhile. Here is how to build up such a case. Envision Your […]
High on the agenda of your startup is likely growth—you may have found this article when searching specifically for startup growth strategies. You have many options in front of you, depending on what you have in mind: such as organic growth, an acquisition, going public, hiring up, introducing a new product or service, branching out […]
Very likely you have great plans for your emerging growth company—every great company leader/entrepreneur should. But how you get to that point and whether that end goal is realistic is another matter altogether. Growth strategy experts who have helped other companies assess and achieve their strategic goals bring a fresh perspective as they help you […]
Whether your company is on the hunt for a strategic acquisition or your private equity firm is looking for its next bolt-on purchase for a core portfolio company, you’re likely eager to look under the hood to see what’s really going on. Once you get past the initial interest of a company, you will want […]
If you’ve ever made New Year’s resolutions, you’ll know things never quite go to plan. Unexpected challenges and variables—both external and internal—can affect our goals and priorities. And sometimes one may feel stuck, or overwhelmed by the need to pivot and adapt to changes going on around us. That’s why it’s important to regularly take some […]
It’s natural to feel a bit less productive at work during the summer. Nice weather, vacations, children at home, etc.: There are a lot of things that compete for our attention and energy at this time of year. A dip in productivity could also happen because your bosses, co-workers, clients and vendors are likely taking […]
If you’re involved in growing a business from the ground up, you likely understand the significance of the old adage: “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” But what if your network is still limited? As a founder and entrepreneur seeking funding you may have discovered that before you can grow your business, […]
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