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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

Which suggests that instead of trying to go head-to-head with these larger firms (and their heftier marketing budgets) in attracting clients, smaller firms might instead demonstrate how they are 'different' by offering a unique service offering tailored to their ideal target clients.

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The weight of upskilling in finance

Future CFO

Upskilling pace Given all the changes and shifts in the Finance function at present, Cheah believes the pace of upskilling within the team in the bid to keep up comes as a concentrated effort. No company has an unlimited budget,” Cheah says, “budget and investment priorities are often unfortunately not a straight line equilibrium.”

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How global treasurers and CFOs should approach an erratic economy

Future CFO

Treasurers should take leverage in-house banking, payments-on-behalf (POBO) and collections-on-behalf (COBO) models, and virtual accounts. Doing so reduces transaction costs and enables greater cash concentration, allowing treasurers to address disruptions and maximise investments more easily. 3) Enhance working capital management.

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Difference between Sales Planning and Revenue Planning

The Finance Weekly

This plan covers everything from activities and target markets to budget, resources, and market positioning. Ensuring that the budget is in line with these elements to meet set objectives is equally important. By having a robust sales plan in place, businesses can track growth, recurring revenue, and overall financial health.

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Driver-based planning: the best of basics

Spreadym

By identifying the key drivers, organizations can concentrate their efforts and resources on those areas that have the most significant impact on achieving their goals. It involves streamlining processes, reducing waste, improving supply chain management, and leveraging technology to automate and improve operations.

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Milestones in strategic planning for business

Spreadym

Strategies involve making choices about how to allocate resources, compete in the market, leverage strengths, address weaknesses, and respond to opportunities and threats. Resource Allocation Budgeting: Determine your current budget and allocate resources to support your strategic initiatives.

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101 Ways Financial Advisors Can Add Value For Their Clients

CFO News Room

When consumers think about cash flow management, the word ‘budget’ might come to mind. Another area where advisor expertise can add value for clients is in the decision-making process surrounding employee stock options or an otherwise concentrated stock position. Cash Flow Management. Psychology Of Financial Planning.