Small businesses may have a solution in place for bookkeeping and producing basic financial statements. Owners often yearn for analysis and forward-looking planning. The fractional (part-time) CFO model has existed for 20+ years to fill that void. Today there are more options than ever. Achieving successful results from fractional CFO engagements, however, can be a challenge. In this episode, Dave Hartley shares his insights about how business owners can create successful fractional CFO engagements that deliver the most value to their businesses.

More specifically, this episode includes:

• Differences between a fractional and full-time CFO
• Recommendations for selecting a fractional CFO
• Setting realistic expectations for your fractional CFO engagement
• Keys to successfully delivering fractional CFO engagements
• Pricing models for fractional CFO services
• Graduating to a full-time CFO or transitioning to another type of fractional CFO

Dave Hartley can be reached at linkedin.com/in/davehartley. He is the co-host of the But Who's Counting? podcast.

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Host Cal Wilder can be reached at:
cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/

Businesses can become financially distressed and face challenges with solvency and potential bankruptcy. Business owners in this situation may be able to cut costs, tightly manage cashflow, and return to profitability. Sometimes they need to renegotiate debt, attempt to sell business assets, or ultimately dissolve the business. There may also be personal liability concerns for owners and officers. Today’s guest Charlie Goodrich helps businesses navigate these situations and achieve as favorable an outcome as possible.

More specifically, this episode includes:

• Definitions of bankruptcy, solvency, and related terms
• The process of dissolving when you have no secured or personally guaranteed debt
• The process when you have personally guaranteed debt or various kinds of lenders and investors
• Formal bankruptcy and alternatives to the formal bankruptcy process
• Examples of dissolving small businesses
• Personal liability concerns for owners and officers
• Managing bank lenders when your business is becoming distressed
• Being a vendor to a customer who is bankrupt

Charlie Goodrich can be reached at 781-863-5019 or charlie@goodrich-associates.com.

Sponsored by SmartBooks. To schedule a free consultation, visit smartbooks.com.

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Host Cal Wilder can be reached at:
cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/

Running a business is so hard that most go out of business within 5-10 years. There are many risks and factors outside your control. Today’s guest Bill Flynn shares his insights about several areas business owners can control and how you can position your business to overcome those odds to thrive with long-term success.

More specifically, this episode includes:

• Creating a Brain-Friendly Organization
• Conducting Effective Meetings
• The 80/20 Rule in Business
• Cash Flow is King
• Avoiding Leadership Bottlenecks
• Strategy and Execution are the Same Thing
• Start with an Articulated Vision

Contact gest Bill Flynn at catalystgrowthadvisors.com

Sponsored by SmartBooks. To schedule a free consultation, visit smartbooks.com.

Thanks for listening!

Host Cal Wilder can be reached at:
cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/