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By Mary Ellen Normen, Empowerment Growth Strategist | Learning Experience Designer These days, most CFOs juggle two calendars at once: one for official planning and another for the ever- changing markets, finances, and operations. During that time, the security of a set yearly plan is inadequate. To survive the current
Choosing the right fractional CFO matters as much as deciding to hire one. This is about finding a finance leader who fits your mission, not just “someone good with spreadsheets.” Step 1: Clarify what you really need Before you interview anyone, get clear on your goals. Are you trying to
By Julie Shiflett, Founding Partner / Multi-faceted Finance Aficionado / Personalysis Guru and Coach Most businesses eventually outgrow “basic bookkeeping or once‑a‑year tax help. When you have a stretch of strong sales, a major hire, a new location, a system change, or a tough surprise is often when “good enough”
By Mary Ellen Normen, Empowerment Growth Strategist | Learning Experience Designer, NWCFO.com When self-awareness and basic financial knowledge combine, small-business leaders behave differently around their numbers in concrete and practical ways. Most owners and managers have a mental story that goes like this: “We’re having a great month” or “Things
By Mary Ellen Normen, Empowerment Growth Strategist | Learning Experience Designer, NWCFO.com Succession planning is an important strategic process that makes sure your organization is stable by finding and training internal talent to fill important leadership roles at all levels. This is the best time to look at your leadership
By Mary Ellen Normen, Empowerment Growth Strategist | Learning Experience Designer, NWCFO.com Not only is it feasible to demonstrate professionalism while also bringing your genuine self to work, but doing so is absolutely necessary for achieving long-term success in your career and maintaining healthy relationships with coworkers. A common way