S11 E5-8 “The Smart and Savvy Exit” Ellen McIlhenny - “The Smart and Savvy Exit” - Tips and Tales of Business Success”

S11 E5-8 “The Smart and Savvy Exit” 

Ellen McIlhenny - “The Smart and Savvy Exit” - Tips and Tales of Business Success” 
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THIS WEEK’S THEME TITLE “Your Financial Health, Part 2”

This week we are going to talk more about the financial stuff. You will want to listen to the next four episodes because …. 

S11 E5 Don’t Dodge the Taxman

1. The Hook – A very sad story  
2. The Why - The IRS can destroy your company.
3. The What – Pay the government and the state on time.
4. The How – Setting up a tax bank account..

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


S11 E6 Your Accounts Receivable

1. The Hook – It’s Your Money. 
2. The Why – If you don’t collect it, what's the use of selling.
3. The What – Collections is an important job.
4. The How – Make it a top priority.

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.

CTA: 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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S11 E7 Industry Benchmarks

1. The Hook – Industry Benchmarks - a true value add.
2. The Why – Benchmarks help to let you know how you are doing.
3. The What – Comparing Financial Statements to KPI’s
4. The How – Quarterly/Monthly  updates. 

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

CTA: Give us a call at 804-301-6312; or email at ellen@cfoplusservices.com. We will help you put together an accurate forecast.

S11 E8 Overexpanding Can Be Dangerous

1. The Hook – One major risk is to crush cash flow 
2. The Why – Now more than ever be a bit more cautious in how we spend our money.
3. The What – Questions to answer.
4. The How – Be Cautious. 

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


​CTA: Give us a call at 804-301-6312; or email at ellen@cfoplusservices.com. We will help you find ways to save money.