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Mastering Board Relationships: Key CFO Strategies for SMEs
For fractional CFOs of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), managing a board of directors is not just about presenting numbers; it’s about fostering trust, ensuring strategic alignment, and delivering financial insights that drive the company forward. SMEs with formal boards...
The Friction of Fractional: Business Beyond the Delivery Method
“Fractional is just a means of delivery. Leadership is what matters.” That’s how Nelson Tepfer, CEO of ProCFO Partners, reframes the conversation around fractional leadership. Yet formany businesses, the term still sparks hesitation. Some see fractional executives as temporary fixes -...
7 Essential Exit Planning Strategies to Maximize Business Value
For small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners, exiting a business is a major financial and personal decision that requires careful planning. Whether selling to a competitor, passing the business down to a successor, or transitioning to employee ownership, the process...
Four Ways A Fractional CFO Reduces Debt While Driving Growth
Managing debt is a critical responsibility for fractional CFOs, but reducing it without stalling business growth requires a strategic approach. The key is to cut financial burdens while maintaining the flexibility to invest in new opportunities. By carefully managing cash...
Bridging Long-Range Plans and Daily Profitability
Profitability isn’t just about daily decisions—it’s about a strategic long-term vision that guides them. CFOs play a crucial role in aligning daily operations with financial goals, ensuring sustainable growth. Research by McKinsey & Company shows that businesses focused on long-term...
Six Methods Fractional CFOs Use to Drive Profit Improvement by Aligning Financial Goals with Business Strategy
Small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) CFOs face unique challenges, from managing limited resources to adapting quickly to market changes. Unlike larger enterprise-level counterparts, they must balance financial discipline with agility, ensuring that every dollar spent aligns with the company’s broader...
Introducing ProCFO Partners Interim CFO Services
Change is inevitable. Companies evolve, leaders transition, and market conditions shift—often without much warning. At ProCFO Partners, we understand that when challenges arise, having experienced financial leadership at the ready can make all the difference. That’s why we are excited...
Cash Flow Warning Signs Every Business Owner Must Watch
Cash flow refers to the movement of money in and out of business—positive cash flow means generating more cash than spending, while negative cash flow signals potential trouble. It is the lifeblood of any business, yet many owners overlook early...
The Art of Forecasting: Turning Data into Dollars
As the business landscape becomes more fast-paced and competitive, financial professionals must use financial forecasting models to predict future performance and make accurate data-driven growth and resource allocation decisions. Effectively utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and analytical tools can transform revenue...
Mastering Business Execution: Insights from ProCFO Partners CEO Nelson Tepfer Featured in Inc. Magazine
Our ProCFO Partners CEO and co-founder Nelson Tepfer was recently featured in Inc. Magazine, lending his expertise on the topic of “How to Master Execution in Your Business”. Having already been in the spotlight as a several-time “Inc. Master” expert...
Run Your Business Like You’ll Sell It: Why Succession Planning Starts Now
Every business owner will exit their business one day—on their terms or someone else's. Whether it's passing leadership to the next generation, selling to maximize value, or stepping away entirely, the time to plan for that transition isn't at the...
