by Jerry Vance | Nov 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Three days after the Virgin Galactic’s tragic crash and loss of its pilot and its SpaceShipTwo manned rocket, we reflect on startup lessons to be gleaned from the situation. John Goglia recently posted an article on Forbes describing some of the major differences... by Jerry Vance | Oct 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Out with the Old One of the benefits of working directly with small to medium-sized businesses as part-time CFO’s is that we get to experience the culture of many clients. Some cultures foster results and innovation, encouraging and motivating employees to do and be... by Jerry Vance | Oct 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
I want to continue with the one of my most popular series on secrets to profitability. One of the secrets I’ve seen successful companies use to harness more profits is the sue of specific financial metrics. Your business may be great at producing a product, great at... by Jerry Vance | Oct 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Critical Contract CFO Components Most Small Businesses are Missing Continuing with a series that I started writing a few months ago, another component has been on my mind while working with clients recently. Strategically approaching goals and identifying the... by Jerry Vance | Oct 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Purpose of Business There are arguably many reasons why entrepreneurs start companies—provide jobs for others, accomplish a social good, leave their mark on the world—to name a few. No matter the altruistic or wealth-creating motive, all businesses should have as the...