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Robotic Process Automation: Productivity on Auto Pilot
The growing role of automation is undeniable. Automation is being used in a wide variety of industries from manufacturing to healthcare, and many companies are using automation to some degree, maybe without realizing it. When an invoice or expense is...

Coming Ashore: Why Bringing Manufacturing Home is Trending
More and more, companies have been grappling with the impacts of shortages of components, materials, and labor, as well as long delays in the transportation of goods. In the wake of the global pandemic, supply chain disruptions have made it...

Make The Decision: Clarity, Consensus and Confidence
Businesses that cannot make timely and decisive decisions are doomed to fail. According to Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, “The number one reason people don’t get what they want is that they don’t know...

ProCFO Partners Announces $50K National Nonprofit CFO Grant Program
ProCFO Partners Taps Youth Mentor Program MENTEE as First Grant Recipient CHICAGO, IL (July 4th, 2023) – ProCFO Partners, a national provider of part-time and fractional chief financial officers (CFOs), announces the launch of its ProCFO Partners Grant Program l...

The Art and Science of Business Strategy
Strategic planning is critical to the success of any business, yet navigating the complexities of the modern business world can be daunting. Add to that the reality that, well, a lot of us aren't great at strategy. We don't even...

Building an Efficient Organization in the Services Sector
The services sector is a rapidly growing industry that includes businesses such as legal, accounting, consulting, advertising, software, and other professional services. This industry is an integral part of the economy, and companies must be able to manage their operations...

Understanding Your Customer: Insights to Actions
Customer relationships and the customer experience are, increasingly, the focus for active engagement as a driver for business growth. Central to this change is something we all know and love: customer data. It's a powerful tool that can help businesses...

Financial Management During Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty is a reality that every company must face from time to time. Inflation, interest rate hikes, and bank failures can cause economic downturns and lead to tightening of the credit market. Therefore, companies must proactively protect their current...

ChatGPT, AI & the CFO: Now & Next
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) continue to shape the business landscape, CFOs are being charged with understanding the opportunities and concerns these technologies offer. In particular, ChatGPT, a natural language processing tool, has the potential to revolutionize...

Banks, Business & You: Proactive Strategies on Protecting Your Business
One of the most important facets of running any business is its financial health. After all, without a secure financial footing, it can be difficult to keep a business afloat much less move forward. Financial health requires partnerships for the...

Business Velocity: Creating Momentum and Agility
Business velocity is a term used to describe the pace at which businesses are able to create, execute, and iterate on strategies. It’s a conceptual measure of the momentum and agility of a business, and is a critical factor in...

Becoming a ProCFO Navigating Environments & Discovering Opportunities
Mike Durney has a wealth of C-suite having served in public accounting, as CFO, Controller and CEO. He’s stood at the helm through bankruptcy, acquisition and divestiture, of companies ranging from media to entertainment to technology. With decades of experience,...