S11-E49-52 (The Smart and Savvy Exit) Tips and Tales of Business Success - Define Your Core Values with Ellen McIlhenny

S11-E49-52 (The Smart and Savvy Exit) Tips and Tales of Business Success - Define Your Core Values with Ellen McIlhenny

THIS WEEK’S THEME TITLE “You the Business Owner, Part 2”

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 …. ​

Define Your Core Values

And walk the walk. 

S11-E49-52 (The Smart and Savvy Exit) Tips and Tales of Business Success - Define Your Core Values with Ellen McIlhenny

THIS WEEK’S THEME TITLE “You the Business Owner, Part 2”

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 …. 
 


Define Your Core Values

And walk the walk. 
  
                                                                                                                                     
S11 E49  “Defining Your Core Values”

1. The negative affects of not “walking the walk”.
2. Core values establish you purpose.
3. Core values are the principles that a business operates by.
4. Get input and set expectations.

 
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: core values, your business’ why, company values.


If You Don’t Have the Drive

Then don’t do it. 


S11 E50 ”If You Don’t Have the Drive; Don’t Do It.”

1. The most successful businesses were started by guys with tremendous drive.
2. Wearing so many hats and needing to know so much is difficult.
3. Learning how to run a business takes constant drive. 
4. Stick with 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.

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: drive, ambition, sticking with it


Set Goals

….. Both Long and Short Term


S11 E51 “Set Long and Short Term Goals”

1. Failure to plan the new venture can be a disaster.
2. Goals give purpose and something to work toward.
3. Short and long-term goals go hand in hand.
4. Be persistent and adjust to accomplish. 

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: goal setting, short and long term goals, business planning



Build Wealth Outside the Business 
It’s good not to have all your eggs in one basket

S11 E52 “Build Wealth Outside the Business”

1. For retirement the “eggs in many baskets” approach is less risky.
2. Market conditions can cause value to be cyclical.
3. It’s good to look at the different wealth building vehicles.
4. Get a professional to help.. 

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: building wealth, financial advisors, business valuation

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