Ensuring Strategic Harmony for Growth In the world of business, alignment is often the difference between success and failure. When all parts of an organization work together toward common goals, the result is a well-oiled machine that drives growth, innovation, and profitability. However, one area that is often overlooked yet critically important is financial alignment. […]
WeWork: The Fatal Flaws That Led to Its Downfall Remember when WeWork was the hottest thing since sliced bread in the coworking world? It looked like they were going to redefine office space forever. But, as we all know, things didn’t quite go as planned. Let’s take a look at the big mistakes that led […]
Being a CFO isn't just about crunching numbers—it's about being the ethical compass of the organization. Think of it as a combination of financial guru and corporate sheriff. Over the years, many tenured CFOs have encountered their fair share of "You want me to do what?" moments, navigating questionable waters. Spoiler alert: they didn't. The […]
The Importance of a Financial Partner: Securing the Right Working Capital Line of Credit In January, The William Stanley CFO Group met with a prospective client who was on the edge of chaos and losing sleep. Despite his business growing organically by 50% year over year for the last five years, his cash was tight. […]
A Roadmap to Financial Health For business owners, understanding and monitoring key financial metrics is essential to making informed decisions, driving growth, and ensuring long-term success. These metrics provide a clear picture of your company’s financial health and help you identify areas that need attention before they become critical issues. In this blog post, we’ll […]
"I thought my business was doing great. My sales have doubled year after year. But now, I'm struggling to pay my bills. What's going on?" We get this call a lot. From well meaning entrepreneurs who have been incredibly successful in growing their top line. And, they've been focusing almost entirely on revenue as their […]
Breaking Down Financial Jargon: Making Finance Clear and Understandable In the finance and accounting world, professionals often use terms like GAAP, GAAS, tax code, and other technical language. While these terms are important for accuracy, they can sometimes create barriers, leaving non-finance professionals feeling confused or excluded. No one should be made to feel foolish […]
A Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are powerful tools that can transform the way your business operates by integrating various functions—such as finance, HR, supply chain, and customer management—into a single unified system. However, implementing an ERP system is a complex and challenging process that requires careful planning, coordination, and execution. […]
Gets a call from a CEO interested in partnering. "I hear you helped Jack improve his bottom line by $2M. I want you to do that for me." Of course you do!! Who doesn't want that?! Over the last twelve months, we've had the privilege of working with more than a dozen high growth organizations. […]
We get it. And we hear you. We've seen the advertisements. And we know that a variety of services, including bookkeeping, are being touted as "Fractional CFO Services". Which, can lead to significant confusion for business owners who may not fully understand the differences between bookkeepers and CFOs. Let's break it down. What is a […]
