S11 E17-20 The Business Lifecycle, Part 1 (The Smart and Savvy Exit) Tips and Tales of Business Success

S11 E17-20 The Business Lifecycle, Part 1 (The Smart and Savvy Exit) Tips and Tales of Business Success

“The Business Lifecycle, Part 1”

This week we are going to again talk about some different things you can do as a business owner to improve how your business works. You will want to listen to the next four episodes because …. 
 

Stephen Covey said it best….
Begin with the End in Mind
Especially in a small business

S11 E17-  “Begin with the End in Mind”

1. The trajectory of your business is everything. The big payout that didn’t materialize.
2. Planning up front will help attain the wanted results.
3. The Exit Strategy Plan.
4. The first step – See It!.

 
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.

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

TAGS: Begin With the End in Mind, Exit Strategy, Business Exit Preparation


A great technique to help scale your business:
Find a Board of Directors Regardless of your Size

S11 E18- ” Find a Board of Directors Regardless of your Size”

1. From “solo-preneur” to company – the help I got. 
2. A wealth of knowledge and experience.
3. A strong Board will bring energy and focus.
4. What does a good Board look like?​

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: Board of Directors, Board of Advisors, Good Ideas for Business


Smart business owners will…
Outsource When they Can

S11 E19 “Outsource When you Can”

1. From VP at a Fortune 500 to a lucrative CEO coach.
2. Many high-level positions are now being outsourced.
3. Smaller companies can now afford to tap into experience that was never affordable.
4. Out-Source when you can!! 

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: Outsourcing in Small Business, Fractional executives, Small business ideas


 Data Protection is Vital Your company’s health depends on it

S11 E20 “Data Protection is Vital”

1. Fishing Good; Phishing Bad
2. 85% of Small Business Owners don’t believe they are a target.
3. One breach can severely damage a small business.
4. Simple policies can help protect your business. 

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: Phishing, Data Protection, Company Policies

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