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Category: Business Finance
Which Financial Statements are Required to Get Funding?
Lenders and investors will always ask for financial statements as part of the application process. When applying for funding, you will be required to provide…
Understanding the Role of Advisory Boards
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” – Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer…
Growth Strategies: Risks and Possibilities
There’s nothing wrong with taking your business in a different direction. Some of the world’s most successful companies started out doing one thing and ended…
Should Your Business Perform Due Diligence on Prospects & Clients?
Imagine signing your company’s largest contract of the year with a new client. Sales staff celebrate bonuses, and production goes to work on deliverables. When…
4 Essentials When Conducting Due Diligence on a Prospective Client
Business owners find due diligence daunting because of the cost and time required to do it effectively. They worry that the conversation with potential…
The Cash Flow Statement: The Forgotten Financial Statement
The Perks of Being Royalty One of the best things about being the sole owner of a privately held company is that you have a…
Corporate Philanthropy: What is in Your Budget?
As head of CFO Selections corporate philanthropy initiatives, the question I get most often, especially now at budget time, from other company executives is, “What…
Integrity in Business: A Priceless Essential for Success
Trust is like the air we breathe — when it’s present, nobody really notices. When it’s absent, everyone notices.” — Warren Buffett Integrity in…
Financial Risk Assessments: What Are They & Why Your Company Needs One
Risk isn’t just for actuaries! As a business owner, there are risks everywhere, and a financial assessment can help identify areas where your company might…
How Do I Choose the Right Bank for My Company?
For many owners of growing companies, the choice of a bank is a crucial decision. A solid relationship with a bank can make or break…