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Mar, 24
By FocusCFO

FocusCFO Heads to the 2024 EPI Summit!

FocusCFO is proud to announce our partnership with the Exit Planning Institute for their 2024 Exit PlanningSummit April 28-30, 2024, in...
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How Fractional CFOs Play a Crucial Role in Helping SMBs Grow
Feb, 24 By FocusCFO
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2023 Fundraiser | ALS Association
Dec, 23 By FocusCFO
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How a Data-Driven Approach Can Help You Make the Most of the 2024 Recession
Dec, 23 By ITR Economics
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FocusCFO Begins a Strategic Partnership with Exit Planning Institute
Dec, 23 By FocusCFO
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Demystifying the Role of the CFO in Exit Planning
Nov, 23 By Michael Stier
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Turning Economic Adversity into Business Opportunity: A Guide for SMBs
Nov, 23 By Jeff Semple
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A Practical Guide to Navigating Unexpected Offers for Your Business
Nov, 23 By Jeff Semple
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Highlights from the 2023 FocusCFO All-Hands Meeting
Nov, 23 By FocusCFO
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Associate Spotlight: Michael Stier
Sep, 23 By Michael Stier
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Unleashing Growth: Mastering the Art of Scaling Your Business
Sep, 23 By Jeff Semple
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What It Means to Be a Trusted Advisor
Aug, 23 By FocusCFO
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Navigating High Interest Rates in 2023: A Guide for SMBs
Aug, 23 By FocusCFO
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Shifting CFO Role in Response to Changing Economic Landscape
Aug, 23 By FocusCFO
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Why Exit Planning is Good Business Strategy
Aug, 23 By Peter Geise
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Unraveling the Power of Cash Flow Statements for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Jul, 23 By FocusCFO
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How FocusCFO Helped Me Become a Better CFO
Jul, 23 By FocusCFO
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The CFO's Role in Preparing for Upcoming Economic Storms
Jun, 23 By FocusCFO
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8 Reasons You Should Consider a CFO
Jun, 23 By Lesli Matukaitis
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How CFOs Can Tackle the Biggest Challenges for 2023
Jun, 23 By ITR Economics
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Beyond Numbers: 3 Qualities Your CFO Should Bring to the Table
May, 23 By FocusCFO
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How an Embedded CEPA® on the Exit Advisory Team Improves Exit Outcomes
Apr, 23 By FocusCFO
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3 Unexpected Ways a CFO Can Impact Your Business
Mar, 23 By Peter Geise
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Focus on Growth or De-risking in 2023?
Jan, 23 By FocusCFO
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Build Resilience Through Recurring Revenue
Dec, 22 By FocusCFO
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Meet the Upstate South Carolina Team
Nov, 22 By FocusCFO
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Smart Business Magazine: How to Recognize if You Have Trouble Receiving Feedback
Nov, 22 By Jeff Semple
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Owner Dependency
Sep, 22 By Darren Cherry
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Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best
Sep, 22 By FocusCFO
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Boost Your Career as a Fractional CFO
Sep, 22 By FocusCFO
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Authority Magazine: 5 Things You Need to Know to Successfully Scale Your Business
Aug, 22 By Brad Martyn
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Fractional CFOs In Demand for Startups
Jul, 22 By FocusCFO
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Client Experience and Value
Jun, 22 By Peter Geise
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Business Innovators with Mark Imperial
Jun, 22 By Michael Stier
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10 Reasons to Hire a Fractional CFO
Jun, 22 By Martin Cobb
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In the Loop: A Conversation with Michael Stier
Jun, 22 By Michael Stier
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Ron Barker’s Top 10 Revealed
May, 22 By Ron Barker
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EPI 2022 Webinar
May, 22 By Michael Stier
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Your Guide to SBA 7(a) Loans
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
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The New CFO Mandate
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
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Metrics that Matter
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
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Fractional Expertise is a Goldmine for Small & Midsized Businesses
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
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When is the Right Time to Exit?
Apr, 22 By Darren Cherry
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Understanding Your Business Value with the Exit Planning Institute
Apr, 22 By FocusCFO
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Flexi-Retirement: The Alternative to Traditional Retirement
Mar, 22 By FocusCFO
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How a CFO Can Help You Solve the Inflation Puzzle
Mar, 22 By FocusCFO
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Angela Robins
Mar, 22 By Heidi Petersen
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An Introduction to Supply Chain Metrics & KPIs
Mar, 22 By FocusCFO
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Andrew Viglietti
Mar, 22 By Heidi Petersen
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The Post-60 Career Path
Feb, 22 By Heidi Petersen
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Finding Your Successor: What Traits Do Most Successful Owners Share?
Feb, 22 By Darren Cherry
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Use of On-Demand Execs is a Growing Trend | Indianapolis Business Journal
Feb, 22 By Gary DeThomas
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In Focus: The Holy Grail of Buy-Sell Agreements
Jan, 22 By Michael Stier
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Small Biz Cares Honors FocusCFO
Jan, 22 By woodchuck
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The Number One Problem With Selling a Business
Dec, 21 By Michael Stier
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Those Who Have Knowledge, Don’t Predict
Dec, 21 By Michael Stier
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FocusCFO Tribute for Ed Chong
Nov, 21 By woodchuck
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Operational and Compliance Considerations for 2022
Nov, 21 By woodchuck
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Columbus Business First’s Fastest Growing Companies
Nov, 21 By woodchuck
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All Hands 2021 Award Winners
Nov, 21 By woodchuck
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KPIs to Drive Increased Volume and Profitability
Oct, 21 By Brian Ford
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Understanding Multi-Location Profitability
Oct, 21 By woodchuck
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Eight Considerations for Improving Cash Flow for Healthcare Services
Oct, 21 By woodchuck
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Don’t Go it Alone – Smart Business Magazine
Oct, 21 By woodchuck
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Speeding Along but Out of Gas (Cash)
Oct, 21 By Michael Stier
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Do self-surgery? Self-sell Your Business?
Oct, 21 By Michael Stier
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FocusCFO Reaches 1000 Client Milestone
Oct, 21 By woodchuck
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Yes, You Can Afford a Fractional CFO
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
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There Are Two Kinds of Business Owners:
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
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Manufacturing ERP System Implementation Challenge
Aug, 21 By Greg Gens
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FocusCFO Expands Presence to Indianapolis
Aug, 21 By Gary DeThomas
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Fighting Complexity
Aug, 21 By Todd Peter
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Sales Forecasting and Budgeting Processes
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
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Leave No Tax Credit Unclaimed (ERC)
Aug, 21 By Michael Stier
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Mother of All Value Drivers – MOAVD
Jul, 21 By woodchuck
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Arthritis Foundation – Central Ohio Leadership Board
Jul, 21 By woodchuck
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Is a Fractional Executive in Your Future?
Jul, 21 By Todd Peter
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Handling the Truth
Jul, 21 By Michael Stier
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How to Avoid Sellers Remorse
Jul, 21 By Tom Flynn
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Having an Appetite for Growth Event
Jun, 21 By woodchuck
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Peter Geise Appointed to Polymer Industry Advisory Council
May, 21 By woodchuck
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How Strong is Your Core (or COAR)?
May, 21 By Michael Stier
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Every Exit is an Entrance Elsewhere
May, 21 By Michael Stier
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It’s Not Personal, It’s Business
May, 21 By Michael Stier
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Sharon Magee Appointed to Dublin’s Convention and Visitors Bureau
Apr, 21 By woodchuck
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Can ABL Help Your Cash Flow
Apr, 21 By Michael Stier
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The Inconsequential Owner
Mar, 21 By Michael Stier
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Five Questions for Your Headache
Mar, 21 By woodchuck
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Remember the Gumball Rally?
Mar, 21 By woodchuck
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Third Prize… You’re Fired!!
Mar, 21 By woodchuck
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Coffee is for Closers
Mar, 21 By Michael Stier
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Working Capital and Monty Python
Mar, 21 By Michael Stier
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The Pyramid to Success
Mar, 21 By Mark Clower
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Jim Gilbride on A Dash of Grit Podcast
Mar, 21 By woodchuck
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Bill Goebel receives BSA Silver Antelope Award
Mar, 21 By William Goebel
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FocusCFO Client D&J Precision Acknowledged as Best in Class
Mar, 21 By Bob Miller
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Lessons Learned from My Workout Banker
Feb, 21 By woodchuck
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Are You Ready for the Upcoming Pain
Feb, 21 By Mark Clower
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What Can Sports Analysis Teach Us About Business Finance
Jan, 21 By Todd Peter
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How FocusCFO Can Help Your Business
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
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How to Select the Right Banker
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
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Understanding Profitability
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
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Your Banking Relationship
Dec, 20 By woodchuck
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Know Your Costs
Dec, 20 By Mark Vernallis
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Changing Your Business Model
Dec, 20 By Todd Peter
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Your Guide to Metrics for Nonprofits
Nov, 20 By FocusCFO
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Kevin Winkle
Nov, 20 By woodchuck
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Business Ownership Was My Dream
Nov, 20 By woodchuck
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Changes to Business Banking
Nov, 20 By woodchuck
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The Personal Aspects of Exit Planning for Business Owners
Oct, 20 By woodchuck
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Business Exit Strategy – Maximizing Value
Oct, 20 By woodchuck
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Exit Options for Business Owners
Oct, 20 By woodchuck
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Fractional CFO Services Company Expands to Nashville
Oct, 20 By woodchuck
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Columbus Business First’s Fastest Growing Companies
Sep, 20 By woodchuck
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David Baumgartner
Jun, 20 By woodchuck
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Full Discussion with Jeremy Burke
Jun, 20 By woodchuck
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4 Keys for Helping Your SMB Turn Crisis Into Opportunity
May, 20 By FocusCFO
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Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
May, 20 By woodchuck
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Roe Dental Lab Answers the Call
Apr, 20 By woodchuck
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Role of the CFO:Oversight of Financial Systems
Mar, 20 By woodchuck
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The List for Small Business
Mar, 20 By woodchuck
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Matt Cooksey
Jan, 20 By Matt Cooksey
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Toledo Impact and Inspire
Jan, 20 By woodchuck
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Your Guide to Understanding Mezzazine and Unitranche Debt
Jan, 20 By Mark Vernallis
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Baseball and Effective Communication
Jan, 20 By Mike Derringer
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Mark Snyder Announcement
Dec, 19 By FocusCFO
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Small Business Travails: Top 5 Challenges Faced by SMBs
Dec, 19 By Mike Derringer
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The Importance of Gross Margin by Segment
Dec, 19 By Mike Derringer
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What is the Difference Between Prime and LIBOR Rates
Nov, 19 By Tom Bartos
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Randy Feger
Oct, 19 By Randy Feger
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Lesli Matukaitus
Oct, 19 By woodchuck
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Mark Getsay
Oct, 19 By woodchuck
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"The question we always go back to is, 'What do we keep doing, what do we need to start doing, and what do we need to stop doing,' and that has been a really effective way to run the business. Our fractional CFO is amazing at helping us guide the business in that capacity.”

Kristen Butler, CEO Ability Matters