Good news, business owners: it’s turning into a sellers’ market. A confluence of factors— the post pandemic economic recovery has started, stock prices have been rising, interest rates remain low,, and the long-term investor portfolio shift to business acquisitions—has created a perfect storm, but instead of getting battered by the waves, as in years past, this front can steer owners towards a profitable exit strategy. How can you capitalize on this opportunity?

But First…There’s a Catch or Two

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The environment we find ourselves in today validates how important it is that we continue to accelerate the adoption of the trends noted in this article. Some of our businesses won’t survive unless we do. Learn where your CFO suite fits into these trends and what you can do to accelerate them.

Decision support is moving finance beyond the traditional governance model.

There are big changes afoot in finance. Accounting, Finance and Treasury departments are moving forward by creating value for the businesses they serve. Technology, better developed models, broader training and the eclectic nature of today’s finance professionals have put this movement into full gear.

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Enjoy this series of shorts on Metrics from Jim.

Well-crafted metrics are a powerful driver of performance. Done even pretty well, they can provide a miraculous mix of recognition, motivation, and results. Done wrong, they damage motivation, drown direction in confusion, and dissolve the resolve that produces great organization results.

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People who are highly sensitive to the lack of flexibility of traditional budgeting often see rolling forecasts as the answer. If we update our view of the future more frequently and don’t confine it to the financial year it is obvious that this will be more useful than traditional annual budgets based on the financial year.

So, you might think, forecasts are like budgets but done more frequently – right?

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Moving into a leadership position changes your professional priorities. Success is no longer about your accomplishments; instead, you must create the kind of environment where others can achieve their success. Here are four traits that successful leaders share.

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