12 Things Investors Look for in an Investment Opportunity Being funded by a VC fund has been glamorized in the past 10 years—and it’s no wonder why. Venture capitalists not only provide funding for young and innovative businesses, but also bring a partnership with...
Business growth requires both organic and inorganic growth. Each method carries its own set of advantages, challenges, and implications for the trajectory of a company. Whether you are a startup or established enterprise, understanding the dynamics of organic and...
This episode of Management Development Unlocked marks the 50th episode! Eric’s guest is Tom Applegarth. Tom’s entire career has been spent in human resources at multiple companies, both big and small. Today, he is the Vice President of Human Resources for Preferred...
Recognizing Cash Flow Problems & How to Solve Them We know that the majority of small businesses fail within the first five years, but a study by Jessie Hagen, previously with U.S. Bank, drilled down into the reasons why this occurs. In her study, she found that...
Preferred CFO recently added Human Resources Veteran, Tom Applegarth, to the Preferred CFO team to offer outsourced HR services in addition to or standalone from outsourced CFO services. In this video, Tom introduces his experience and key benefits he offers Preferred...
