With some challenges out of their control, most businesses have turned their attention to factors they can control and increasing their focus on lowering expenses by examining variable costs, such as carrying costs. In this guide, we discuss how carrying costs are one of the hidden, variable expenses that can have a significant impact on available working capital and the […]

Managing cash flow has always been imperative for finance professionals, but the supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, evolving customer expectations and interruptions in global trade of the past few years have brought it into sharp relief. Even as cash flow has taken on added importance, many businesses are still struggling to perfect their process. Financial managers must always know how […]

A data-driven CFO makes decisions based on timely information that’s relevant to where the business is and where it’s headed. So if your company is still operating from the same dashboard as a few years ago, it’s time to recalibrate. This guide covers how to select the right KPIs, how to use associated metrics to keep employees on track — […]

Many finance teams routinely back funding updates that let business units scale efficiently while ignoring their own department’s process improvement needs.The AR/AP team is one of those groups within finance that’s often overlooked for process improvement. That’s a mistake because automation dramatically speeds both accounts receivable and accounts payable, reduces overhead, and minimizes the risk of errors. In this guide […]

When companies reach about $10 million in annual revenue, they tend to outgrow the systems and processes that got them there. At this critical point, it’s time to invest in new technology and build new processes that will fuel the next stage of growth — to $50 million and beyond. Get the full guide to navigating this transition, with actionable […]

The role of the CFO is changing. As responsibilities continue to grow, so does the need to develop yourself as a strategic leader. To succeed, it’s time to craft your own playbook for career advancement. In Build Boldly, author Bolanle Williams-Olley offers practical steps to define your career path, become a strategic partner, challenge the norm, and create a work […]

US inflation is now at a four-decade high. For CFOs, tracking external inflation indicators is of highest priority. This guide breaks down the four main inflation measures provided by the Federal Government, as well as supplemental indicators that could prove critical in predicting trends and guiding decisions.

Physical inventory counts are difficult and time consuming, but they don’t have to be. 6 Tips for Tackling Physical Inventory Counts presents great data on the current state of inventory management, painting a scary picture of inventory management neglect, and makes the case for the technologies allowing you to better manage your inventory. It also visually and clearly presents all […]