S11-E13-16 “The Smart and Savvy Exit” - Tips and Tales of Business Success” with Ellen McIlhenny

THIS WEEK’S THEME TITLE “Your Employees, Part 2”

This week we are going to again talk about your most important asset, your employees. You will want to listen to the next four episodes because ….

We all know how important it is to
Encourage Strong Managers with Real Authority
Especially in a small business 

S11 E13 “Encourage Strong Managers with Real Authority”

1. It’s very hard to sell your business without strong managers.  
2. As you grow you can’t continue to be in control of everything.
3. Developing young managers is an important job.
4. Find young leaders who share your vision and develop them.

 
BIO: Ellen McIlhenny - Owner; CFO Plus Services - a fractional CFO and Bookkeeping firm specializing in bringing the services of an experienced CFO to small businesses.

 She graduated with an accounting degree from Virginia Tech and spent more than twenty years as a CFO or controller in mid-sized and large privately held businesses.

In addition to The Smart and Savvy Exit on the IBGR.network she hosts a weekly podcast called The Scaling for Business Growth Podcast.

Connect on LinkedIn
Give us a call at 804-301-6312; or email at ellen@cfoplusservices.com. We will help you increase your cash flow

TAGS: Strong Managers, Management Authority, Business Exit Preparation


A great way to get employees excited about the mission:
Cultivate Creativity!

S11 E14 -”Cultivate Creativity!”

1. The most stimulating work environment ever. 
2. Employees who are allowed to be creative are happier.
3. Some managers/owners refuse to look within for good ideas.
4. Be opened to ideas from all

BIO: Ellen McIlhenny - Owner; CFO Plus Services - a fractional CFO and Bookkeeping firm specializing in bringing the services of an experienced CFO to small businesses.

She graduated with an accounting degree from Virginia Tech and spent more than twenty years as a CFO or controller in mid-sized and large privately held businesses.

She is the author of the book "The Big Turnaround - How bad management nearly destroyed an exceptional company",  a business novel dealing with common problems business owners face on a daily basis.  

In addition to The Smart and Savvy Exit on the IBGR.network she hosts a weekly podcast called The Scaling for Business Growth Podcast.

Give us a call at 804-301-6312; or email at ellen@cfoplusservices.com. We will help you learn to know your numbers.

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TAGS: Creativity, Creative Ideas, Good Ideas for Business

We can always
Communicate!!
better

S11 E15 “Communicate!!”

1. The key to employee productivity.
2. Employees who know what is going on are happier.
3. Lack of communication is a common problem.
4. Communicate!!. 

BIO: Ellen McIlhenny - Owner; CFO Plus Services - a fractional CFO and Bookkeeping firm specializing in bringing the services of an experienced CFO to small businesses.

 She graduated with an accounting degree from Virginia Tech and spent more than twenty years as a CFO or controller in mid-sized and large privately held businesses.

She is the author of the book "The Big Turnaround - How bad management nearly destroyed an exceptional company",  a business novel dealing with common problems business owners face on a daily basis.  

In addition to The Smart and Savvy Exit on the IBGR.network she hosts a weekly podcast called The Scaling for Business Growth Podcast.

Connect on LinkedIn
Give us a call at 804-301-6312; or email at ellen@cfoplusservices.com.

TAGS: Communication in Small Business, Productive Employees, Happy Employees

We can always
Appreciate!!
better

S11 E12 “Appreciate!!”

1. How to make Fortune Magazine’s list of the best companies to work. 
2. Employees who feel appreciated are more likely to stay.
3. Employee appreciation doesn’t always have to cost money.
4. Appreciate the people who make your company great. 

BIO: Ellen McIlhenny - Owner; CFO Plus Services - a fractional CFO and Bookkeeping firm specializing in bringing the services of an experienced CFO to small businesses.

 She graduated with an accounting degree from Virginia Tech and spent more than twenty years as a CFO or controller in mid-sized and large privately held businesses.

She is the author of the book "The Big Turnaround - How bad management nearly destroyed an exceptional company",  a business novel dealing with common problems business owners face on a daily basis.  

In addition to The Smart and Savvy Exit on the IBGR.network she hosts a weekly podcast called The Scaling for Business Growth Podcast
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Connect on LinkedIn


​Give us a call at 804-301-6312; or email at ellen@cfoplusservices.com. 

TAGS: Employee Appreciation, How to Show Appreciation, Company Values

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