Navigating a New Era of Retail – Three Financial and Operational Factors The market and operating environments of retail businesses have undergone dramatic transformations since the turn of the millennium; transformations that accelerated significantly more with the outset of the COVID pandemic. While some retailers have navigated these shifts to a point of better business …
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May
May
The R&D Tax Credit – Does Your Business Qualify? Businesses never want to leave money on the table. But when it comes to the R&D Tax Credit, some unknowingly do just that. These oversights often stem from confusion about the rules that govern the R&D Tax Credit or a belief that the credit is not …
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May
May
Just as no one could have predicted the disruptions of the past decade, no one can predict with absolute certainty what the future of work will look like. Emerging trends and technologies do, however, give us an indication of how to think about and prepare for that future. Is your business ready for it? A …
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May
May
As the vcfo Denver team expands to meet the needs of our valued clients, Jake Jessop has joined as a Senior People Operations / HR Consultant. Jake Jessop is an innovative people operations professional with 10+ years of experience supporting high-growth teams and customizing HR solutions to boost performance, employee engagement, and profitability. He is …
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Apr
Apr
Jonathon Rapacki is a finance executive with a track record of success across diverse industries, including oil and gas, mining, financial services, private equity, venture capital, and retail. He has a history of improving operations and investor and bank relations through strategic business planning, internal controls, and productivity improvements. Jonathon started out at Oppenheimer Funds, …
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Apr
Apr
With the current uncertainty in the market, have you taken steps to prepare for various contingencies? Are you confident in your plan? The following articles from our consulting team may be helpful to you as you review your own checklist: How to Fight Inflation: 14 Tips for Business Owners Inflation remains high despite the best …
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Mar
Mar
Building Blocks and Best Practices for Driving Business Value Business valuation is not an original or uncommon topic. It is, however, one that business owners and leaders should be far more focused on and reminded of often. That’s because many who start a business don’t always fully consider business value when developing their original strategy …
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Mar
Mar
Pamela Hooper has joined the vcfo team to serve as a Senior People Operations / HR Consultant for clients in the Austin and Central Texas areas. Pamela is a solutions-oriented senior people operations executive with more than 25 years of experience in human resources. She is a true HR generalist with an extensive background in …
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Mar
Mar
vcfo welcomes Martha Steele to the Austin team as a Senior People Operations / HR Consultant. Martha is a Senior People Operations Professional with more than 20 years of experience in human resources. She has particular expertise in implementing best business practices, reducing costs, improving recruiting, training, and retention programs, as well as redesigning benefits …
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Mar
Mar
How Attention to Inventory Can Make or Break Manufacturers A major factor in determining the success of a manufacturer is how well it manages its inventory. When manufacturers have too little inventory, they can’t fully meet customer demands and lose out on revenue as a result. When manufacturers have too much inventory, they trap cash …