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What If?

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Whether in uncertain economic times or times of growth, entrepreneurs constantly find themselves having to make decisions with less than perfect information. Thankfully, there is a powerful tool and one essential question, that can significantly aid in that process. What if?… Read More
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Finding the “Right” Growth

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Growth in general is highly sought after in business. Unfortunately, it has also become a term thrown around much too loosely, and without context, growth, in and of itself, can hurt businesses at times much more than it helps. At Fintrepid Solutions, a phrase we repeat often is “growth breaks things”.… Read More
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The Most Important Three Feet Businesses Face

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One of my favorite quotes is from Royal Robbins, a pioneer of American rock climbing, who said, “When it’s been a long day of climbing, and I feel like I can’t go any farther, I concentrate on the next three feet.… Read More
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Navigating through a Crisis – Immediate Steps to Take

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None of us could have expected the disruption to daily life that a sudden pandemic can cause. News changes by the minute, and countless businesses are faced with significant and, in many industries, severe pain. There is no easy solution to a crisis, especially one with such a global macroeconomic impact.… Read More
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KPIs & Your Business – A Management Must-Have

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The KPI is a common buzzword in business, but what is it, and more importantly, how do you use it to manage your business? Used properly, Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, allow a business owner and management team to evaluate the overall health of a business, identify areas for corrective action, and make decisions on important opportunities.… Read More
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C-Suite Hat Juggling: Is this Normal?

Many privately-owned companies find they have not grown to the point where it is cost effective to have a full-time Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer or Chief Financial Officer. But all these roles and the functions they provide are vital to your company’s health.… Read More
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How to Effectively Communicate Your Company’s Financials with External Stakeholders

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#1 Be Concise The easier it is for an external stakeholder to interpret results, the easier it will be for the company to achieve its desires from that stakeholder. Banks. If you’re seeking a line of credit from a bank, it is important to distill the financial results of the company into a simple format that shows them they should lend to you.… Read More