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Oct 09
2011
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In this graphic, Lendio has taken a deep look at each source of capital, have uncovered how much money is going where, and identified common considerations, compromises and benefits of each. In the end, this gives a good visual look at the state of business financing in today’s economy.
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Mar 17
2011
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Top 7 - CFO's State of the RecoveryPosted by Marty Koenig in parttime cfo , interim cfo , Due Diligence , colorado cfo , cfo of the year , CFO , cash management , cash is king , bank lending , bank financing |
CxO To Go continues to keep on top of the current recovery. We believe, as others do, that the recovery is on its way. Even with a jobless recovery, many signs are pointing to additional growth which eventually means hiring. Take a look at the charts and articles to get an idea of what we are looking at, so you can be well informed, too.
Half of Global CEOs Confident in Revenue Growth
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Apr 29
2009
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Unlock capital, transform your bottom line and safeguard your future in uncertain times. 
Tough times sometimes call for creative solutions. Mick McLoughlin, Global Head of Restructuring at KPMG and partner in the U.K. firm, says: "As the economy slows,[having more cash] could give businesses a competitive edge, so they may not have to do all the usual things firms do when they fear recession −slash R&D spend, trim marketing budgets, lay off staff. In tough times, companies that generate cash are well placed to acquire at bargain prices." In fact, there are simple steps that produce simple gains. Take a look at eight factors to consider as you focus on cash.
Lead like Warren Buffett. Good cash management can uncover hidden process inefficiencies across the business, but if you don't get buy-in from every department, you will only find out about problems when they become too obvious −and expensive −to ignore. Warren Buffett's businesses generate cash because he has made this drive part of their corporate culture. And remember, how well you manage cash is partly driven by the caliber of information at your disposal.
Think like a private equity firm. Typically, private equity firms spend the first 100 days of an acquisition estimating how much cash they can generate without hurting the business −a strategy designed to improve working capital to grow the business's value on a three to five year plan by tightening up on receivables or extending payment terms.
