Startup Lessons from NFL Behavior Regulations

With only the most recent moral misconduct happenings in the NFL, we are finally seeing an effective control emerge: capitalism. As discussed at length by Ray Hennessey in his article on Entrepeur.com, we owe recent regulation over NFL behavior to the power larger...

Do You Try To Win Or To “Not Lose”?

Risk is inevitable in all business. Especially in smaller businesses where just starting and opening the door the first day is itself a large risk. You shouldn’t try to live life on the edge and risk all your assets, but taking calculated risks at times when...

The What: Hiring a CFO

In a previous post I discussed indications that it may be time to bring on a full-time CFO or interview outsourced candidates. Now that we know when to find someone, let’s discuss what we should look for. Even though your choice of CFO will depend on your vision for...

Signs that a Business Needs a CFO

As early-stage companies grow, many experience a number of challenges and problems that indicate the need for a CFO, but don’t recognize it. Often they mistakenly think that the hodge-podge matrix of undertrained staff that they’ve set in charge of their finances will...