S11 E45-48 “You the Business Owner, Part 1” ON (THE SMART AND SAVVY EXIT) TIPS AND TALES OF BUSINESS SUCCESS WITH ELLEN MCILHENNY

S11 E45-48 (The Smart and Savvy Exit) Tips and Tales of Business Success with Ellen on the IBGR.Network

THIS WEEK’S THEME TITLE “You the Business Owner, 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 …. 

Time Management

So Important.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
S11 E45  “The Importance of Time Management”

1. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four-hour days.” – Zig Ziglar 
2. It is your responsibility to keep this business you have built running. That takes focus.
3. Many business owners don’t realize the value of their time.
4. Only do what only you can do.

 
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: importance of time management, time management tips, time management.


Get a Life!

Don’t let the business consume you. 


S11 E46 ”Get a Life, Don’t Let the Business Consume You”

1. The perfect result when you don’t let the business consume you.
2. Letting the business consume you can hurt your business, your health, and your relationships.
3. How can you make your business able to run without you from time to time. 
4. Activities outside of work.

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: day in the life, building a small business, don’t let the business consume you


Find a Mentor

….. Become a Mentor


S11 E47 “Find a Mentor, Become a Mentor”

1. Some of the most successful people who credit a mentor for their success.
2. Having a mentor and being a mentor is a “win-win”.
3. There are many successful people willing to help, and there are many young people who need your help.
4. Find a Mentor, be a Mentor. 

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: finding a mentor, being a mentor, how to find a mentor


Don’t Lose the Sale Over Price 
You are saying “huh”, please let me explain

S11 E48 “Don’t Lose the Sale Over Price”

1. Getting too emotionally tied to your asking price can ditch the deal.
2. The Value is the Value.
3. Know the market value of your business going in.
4. Do the work up front to build the value of your company. 

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: business valuation, the price of your business, increasing value

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