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 …
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This article was originally published in the Q1 2023 Edition of Texas CEO Magazine. With product and technology roots established in Greece, Schoox set out in 2012 to build a business around its distinctive learning and development (L&D) platform in a place it had never been, the United States. So how did Schoox move from …
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Challenges Faced by Professional Services Firms (and How a Strategic CFO Can Address Them) Professional services firms are unique entities. For them, hard assets like inventory, furniture, and machinery which are common in many businesses, are relatively few. Instead, their assets are their people. Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in …
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Lee Ann James has joined the vcfo, serving the greater Houston, Texas area as a Consulting CFO. Lee Ann is an accomplished consulting CFO with more than 20 years of experience. She is highly effective at executing finance function strategically, establishing financial and risk controls, and overseeing capital structure. Lee Ann’s depth and breadth of …
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Giving back to the community has been a core value for vcfo since inception 27 years ago. Over the years our initiatives coalesced into vcfo gives®. As we close out 2022 and look ahead to 2023, I want to share more about what I consider a critical value to vcfo. By way of background, early …
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vcfo is a proud sponsor of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Award. vcfo is a regional sponsor in the Central South program, that highlights ambitious founders and leaders whose endeavors demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, growth, purpose, and impact. Each year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the most accomplished business leaders who are …
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This post is authored by Rainee Busby, a Certified EOS Implementer® and Franchisee with EOS Worldwide. Since 2015, she has implemented EOS® in over 70 organizations delivering 350+ full day sessions. Five Key Aspects of Accountability in Your Business Inflation issues and supply chain woes aren’t going away anytime soon. To manage effectively, minimize negative …
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Best Practices for Establishing a Compensation Strategy & Philosophy How a business approaches employee compensation plays a very important role in shaping the success of the business itself. For some, the approach to compensation can be rather organic or undefined, stemming from roots established in the company’s earliest days or from leaders following individual viewpoints …
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How Nonprofits Can Attract and Retain Talented Employees The struggle to attract and retain talented employees has intensified in recent years and shows no signs of subsiding. With for-profit organizations offering top-tier pay rates and shoring up gaps in other areas of hiring and recruitment, nonprofits are finding it tougher than ever to get and …
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Jeanine Pollard has joined the people operations and HR team to serve vcfo Austin clients. Jeanine Pollard is a senior people operations professional with broad experience across human resource disciplines. She is particularly skilled in the areas of compensation, benefits, and compliance. Further, Jeanine is highly experienced in analyzing organizational needs, managing performance, and creating …