Adam Kae

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding the Fractional CFO A Fractional CFO, often referred to as a part-time CFO, plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial health of startups and small businesses. When considering the decision to bring a Fractional CFO on board, you should be aware of the significant benefits that come with this choice.

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CFO Simplified

MAY 15, 2022

Is Your Business Ready for a Part-Time CFO? At CFO Simplified, President Larry Chester is frequently asked one question by his clients and prospects: “How do you know when it’s time to hire a CFO?”. Larry believes there are two reasons why a business owner should look at hiring a CFO. Strategic planning.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, Seidel—CFO of space security start-up True Anomaly—swiftly short circuits the familiar narrative of a space-loving youth. Observes Seidel: “The CFO role is a cross-functional one. His experience at Goldman Sachs and startups shaped his approach to managing resources and driving business strategies.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Unlike a full-time CFO who is a permanent executive within a company, a fractional CFO is brought in as an external consultant to address specific financial needs or challenges. This is particularly valuable for companies that don't require constant CFO oversight or cannot afford a full-time executive.

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CFO News

JANUARY 19, 2024

More than 40% of all CFO searches done by Korn Ferry in recent times were around new age companies that are planning to get listed, said Rahul Kakkar, partner and India head, CFO Practice, at the leadership advisory and senior executive search firm.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A startup usually can't afford to establish a complete finance organization with accountants, controllers, planners, and tax specialists right from the beginning. To establish an effective finance function for a startup, the process can be divided into three stages.

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CFO News

JULY 3, 2023

Mishra will lead Statiq’s corporate finance and business growth objectives and is expected to help the startup expand its portfolio and footprints across India and beyond. million or Rs 200 crore in a series A funding round led by Shell Ventures; it has plans to set up 20,000 EV charging points by the end of 2023.

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Boston Startup CFO

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Just as couples’ therapists emphasize the importance of intimacy for a successful marriage, a key to running a successful startup lies in developing a deep and intimate relationship with your business finances. Without them, your startup is nothing more than a pipe dream. This is where a startup CFO comes in.

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CFO Share

JUNE 29, 2023

Small business owners who have never worked with a good fractional CFO may wonder whether they are worth the expense. Using my experience with 200+ small businesses at CFOshare, here are the situations where I have seen a fractional CFO provide significant value and those where they did not. Why use a fractional CFO?

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Immuno Cure BioTech, a clinical stage biotechnology group based in the Hong Kong Science Park specialising in DNA vaccines and immunotherapies, announced recently the appointment of Mark Lo Chun Bun as CFO of the Group. More CFO appointment news The post Hong Kong-based Immuno Cure BioTech names new CFO appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Boston Startup CFO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Engaging the services of a Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) presents a multitude of advantages that can significantly elevate a business's financial prowess and overall performance. Since you only pay for the specific time and services you require, it becomes far more cost-effective than employing a full-time CFO.

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CFO News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Pine Labs and Udaan are the latest to plan shifting their holding companies to India with an eye on the long term. They join several other well-funded and highly valued startups that are moving their overseas holding companies to India — or ‘reverse flipping’ ahead of listings.

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The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups tend to operate on shaky ground. 90% of startups will fail - period. As an accountant or bookkeeper, you can help prevent startups from going under or losing profitability. The key is understanding a startup's challenges and providing solutions to facilitate company growth. startups need you. The truth is.

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Adam Kae

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

By Katelyn Sieber What is a fractional CFO? A fractional CFO is a part-time CFO that specializes in startups and SMBs. Hiring a fractional CFO is an innovative solution to the , financial roadblocks , that many startups face. What Else Can a Fractional CFO Do? What’s In It For Me? Staying in budget.

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VCFO

MARCH 9, 2023

So how did Schoox move from a startup with a bold vision to a strong and rapidly growing organization with now more than 2,000 customers and 20 million learners around the world? Founded in 1996, vcfo pioneered the concept of the “Virtual CFO” with its original core offering of fractional or part-time CFO solutions.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

Jan Kemper as its new chief financial officer (CFO) as the Berlin-headquartered FinTech looks toward a future initial public offering (IPO). The former CFO of Zalando SE, one of Europe’s most successful eCommerce retailers, Kemper was instrumental in leading the company’s IPO in 2014 on the Frankfurt stock exchange.

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CFO News

APRIL 14, 2024

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will take up for discussions lingering concerns of startups on issues around Angel tax, taxation of Employee Stock Option Plans and bank guarantee commitments in tenders in the upcoming budget to be presented after the general elections.

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CFO Share

DECEMBER 9, 2023

From startups to established enterprises, understanding the dynamics of financial forecasts is fundamental to effective business planning. Forecasting as a Tool for Strategic Financial Planning Financial forecasting becomes an indispensable tool, especially for a small business experiencing high cash burn rates.

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BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

Forward In the current economic crisis, business leaders from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations have had to make difficult decisions. The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Edited for readability.

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Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Many founders and CEOs of startups don’t spend a lot of time thinking about CFOs. When it comes to finance for a startup, founders focus on more pressing needs: What’s my burn rate? So when is the right time to bring on a CFO? But the old rules for when to hire a CFO don’t apply like they used to.

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Boston Startup CFO

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Success is more than just a buzzword - it's the result of careful planning, hard work, and a little bit of luck! And solid management information is a roadmap to your startup's triumph. With KPIs in hand, we can confidently answer these questions and make data-driven decisions that drive our startups towards success.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Among the several different types of retirement plans that are available to self-employed workers, solo 401(k) plans can offer the most flexibility and the ability to contribute the highest amount of tax-advantaged savings. Self-directed plans, meanwhile, offer more ability to tailor a plan’s features to an individual’s needs.

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BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Traditionally, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for tracking the company’s past and present financial situation and ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. Today, the CFO is expected to inform strategic decisions that drive the success of the company. The CFO takes on the responsibility of FP&A.

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Michigan CFO

JULY 8, 2022

None of these roles could be more important than the chief financial officer (CFO). CFO services are vital to any business’s growth. This article will explain what a CFO does. But a bookkeeper, accountant, or controller is not a CFO. This guide will explain everything you need to know about CFO services.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As financial planning has evolved over the years, better tools have become available to help advisors maximize their impact with more clients by increasing their efficiency. robo-advisors) might someday replace human advisors, there are still many elements of financial planning that benefit from engagement with a human advisor.

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VCFO

JULY 6, 2023

Joe Williams is warmly welcomed to the vcfo team as a Consulting CFO in the Dallas market. Prior to joining vcfo, Joe was a CFO for companies in the manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and event spaces. For 10+ years, he’s also served on the City of Lucas, Texas, Planning and Zoning Board, currently serving as the Vice Chairman.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

Why are FP&A software tools essential for startups and small businesses? For all of these reasons, more and more companies- including small businesses and even startups- are looking for FP&A solutions to help them stay ahead of the competition. What startups and small businesses should look for when choosing FP&A solutions.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

.” – Warren Bennis There is no shortage of challenges for new business owners, from startups to family-owned businesses or independently owned enterprises. If you manage an SME—referring to a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise—you may look to a fractional CFO to provide strategic financial expertise and guidance.

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CFO Share

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Have you tried funding a startup this year? Despite the challenging market conditions, there are proven ways to fund a startup during a recession. However, a recession is a challenging time for funding a startup. Capital shortages mean startup investors become pickier about which business they are willing to invest in.

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 22, 2022

Even before the pandemic, business was booming for FCFOs, as between 2019-2020 there was a , 27% increase in CFO resignations creating a CFO talent shortage that has only , gotten worse in 2020 and 2021. This is where Fractional CFOs come into play.

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CFO News

MAY 26, 2023

Chennai-based edtech startup Skill-Lync laid off employees as it consolidates operations across Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad amid global macroeconomic conditions.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Every entrepreneur dreams of their startup skyrocketing to success. Fear not, dear startup founder, for we have a solution to ease your accounting woes—outsourcing. Here's how outsourcing your accounting can liberate you from number-crunching nightmares and help your startup flourish. Saving money, of course!

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VCFO

JUNE 12, 2023

vcfo welcomes Brandon Green as Consulting CFO and Business Development Executive for the Austin market. Brandon Green joins vcfo as a Consulting CFO & Business Development Executive, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience. Prior to joining vcfo, Brandon was a CFO for companies in a variety of industries.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The job description for a financial controller and a CFO are eerily similar. A CFO is the top financial executive in a firm whose responsibilities encompass the controller and include the overall financial strategy and vision of the company. According to Payscale , the average salary for a CFO is 1.5 The case for a CFO.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 16, 2023

The CFO Leadership Council (one of the biggest CFO leadership organizations) addressed this with an emergency meeting shortly after the news on Friday to give executives a platform to talk about what CFOs can do, especially those who banked with SVB. Will this create a ripple effect?

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Focus CFO

JANUARY 6, 2023

I recently talked with a business owner that thought their business could not afford an incentive plan for its employees. It was just too small and too early since it was a startup. His observation was that other business owners had tried bonus plans and had less than successful results. Should this really be the case?

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BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Financial Advice for Startups I recently spoke with finance leaders from a couple dozen startups. Their expertise ranged from seed stage start-ups, where the CEO also served as the in-house finance leader, to growth stage companies where an in-house CFO monitored the entity’s current and future financial health. Accounting ?—?Many

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