CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business In the corporate world, numbers might drive decisions, but values define leadership. A colleague hints at leveraging this information to trade shares. Whistleblowing on Corruption Example: You uncover bribery within the sales team to secure contracts with key clients.

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Leadership Auditing Profit and Loss Compliance 98

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Many FIs and businesses are relying on 2FA measures that leverage SMS — or text message-based — verification to cater to a growing number of consumers who are using mobile channels to transact. Embr Labs On Reducing Cart Abandonment, Boosting Sales Using Text Messaging. About The Tracker.

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Sales Leverage Securities Banking 108

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2020

The company almost doubled its revenue and profit numbers while spending more than $9 billion on capital improvement projects. Among those numbers: Operating cash flow increased 42 percent to $51.2 Net sales increased 40 percent to $88.9 Online grocery sales tripled. billion compared with $36.0 billion for Q2 2019.

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Sales Transportation Leverage Numbers 95

CFO Talks

JUNE 8, 2025

Forecasts update as real numbers roll in. Everyone is working off the same numbers, and those numbers are current. Instead of locking numbers down once a year and hoping for the best, you steer the business monthly, weekly or even daily. You spend less time collecting numbers and more time directing decisions.

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Budgeting CFO Forecasting Financial Systems 52

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

For example, if a company aims to expand online sales, FP&A teams analyze marketing costs and expected revenue to determine budget allocations. Encourage collaboration between finance, sales, and operations to align financial strategies. Leverage FP&A software for real-time tracking and forecasting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Risk Management 52

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Mastercard wants to give consumers options to use their crypto outside of closed-loop systems, along with more options to leverage a resource in a way that’s fully compliant with all local regulations and anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) requirements. “We

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Sales Currencies B2B Communication 127

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Supported by the online retail giant’s sophisticated consumer experiences, Singles’ Day has become the world’s biggest annual shopping event, with sales outperforming Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Singles’ Day has redefined shopping festivals to drive both short-term sales and long-term quality growth for merchants and brands.

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Sales Benchmarking Entertainment Retail 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Power research shows that the number of customers doing their credit applications online has kicked into high gear. While financing, extended warranties and other items added onto a car’s sale are a major revenue source for dealers, the biggest problem they’ve faced this year has been a tight vehicle supply – especially for trucks.

Sales 85

Sales Banking Manufacturing Transportation 85

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 17, 2025

Every sale was a source of regret, as stocks kept going up, up, up. Chasing Yield : In the low yield environment of the past quarter-century, there have been three common yield mistakes: 1) Buying longer-duration bonds; 2) Buying riskier, low-rated junk bonds; or 3) Using leverage to amplify your gains.

Investments 107

Investments Profit and Loss Math Accounting 107

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Another 62 percent of businesses and 78 percent of individual sellers in the study (which included more than 1,000 businesses and individuals generating up to $10 million in sales) reported that they use marketplaces to reach more customers. The settlement wait can be several days in length, with even longer lag times over a holiday weekend.

Sales 141

Sales eCommerce Prioritization Invoicing 141

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

vehicle sales seem startling, but industry experts say it doesn’t accurately reflect the industry’s true state. car sales is still intact. Surge in Online Sales and Financing. For instance, Mercedes Benz has said it expects 25 percent of its passenger car sales to be made online by 2025. Love to Drive.

Sales 73

Sales Leverage eCommerce Economics 73

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

PYMNTS recently spoke with Katie Swett Miller , eCommerce product lead at payment platform provider Square , to discuss how SMBs are continuing to make sales during the pandemic and preparing themselves for whatever the future has in store. “In

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Sales Retail Leverage eCommerce 84

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As Asian organisations pivot toward data-driven finance, CFOs must leverage advanced analytics, AI, and unified data strategies to secure competitive advantages while addressing regional challenges. Verma notes, "In finance, data intelligence can work as pillars to achieve better forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning."

Finance 64

Finance Forecasting CFO Compliance 64

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 6, 2025

Looking back, Seymour tells us she has consistently applied a storytelling through numbers philosophy. If I was to give you a little bit more color on what that means, we leverage demand forecasting to help businesses schedule the right number of employees at the right time.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Compliance Concentration 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

It’s not just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s about making those numbers work in the real world, driving business growth, and making a measurable impact. Understand the Story Behind the Numbers Numbers tell a story, and as a CFO, you’re the storyteller. Turn Data into Decisions Data is your secret weapon.

Communication 98

Communication CFO Numbers Leverage 98

CFO Talks

MAY 7, 2025

Profit Leaks and Panic Fixes: How Smart CFOs Solve Problems with Precision In the world of financial management, being a CFO means far more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. But navigating complex financial problems isnt just about being good with numbers; its about using those numbers to make smart, impactful decisions.

Problem Solving 52

Problem Solving CFO Communication Performance Measuring 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Numerous quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have deployed these technologies to support their operations, tailor their customer service approaches and even boost sales, but many players, including several big names, have been reluctant to invest in such innovations. The alteration led to a 3 percent increase in sales in Canada, the chain said.

Leverage 109

Leverage Data Analysis Sales Securities 109

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

While Target crushed eCommerce and even reported decent in-store sales volume, others like Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters had weak in-store traffic that even fairly good online volume couldn’t overcome. The firm said sales fell a collective 8.4 The firm said sales fell a collective 8.4

Sales 61

Sales eCommerce Retail Numbers 61

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Thats half the number from the previous year. billion sale to Mars, one of the largest US mergers of the year, earning $92 million in advisory fees. Yet, despite the unfavorable backdrop, Polands Bank Pekao managed to leverage its best-in-class positioning in the still-resilient tech and industrial sectors to keep activity going.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Banking Leverage 52

Global Finance

MARCH 20, 2025

To optimize costs, banks are reducing the number of applications and investing in technology that enhances customer experiences while maintaining efficiency. He is a proven leader in Sales, Strategy, managing large P&Ls, and Business Development, recognized for driving growth through strategic partnerships and forward-thinking vision.

Banking 59

Banking Compliance Technology Sales 59

CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether you’re a finance professional, business owner, or decision-maker, understanding how to leverage FIS can mean the difference between reactive problem-solving and proactive success. Often, finance teams work separately from sales, operations, and HR, leading to inconsistent financial data.

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting IFRS Compliance Problem Solving 52

CFO Talks

JANUARY 30, 2025

Below are the key takeaways from this insightful discussion: The Foundation of a Strategic Vision Roger shared that a successful strategic vision starts with identifying the “magic numbers” for a business. At CFO Centre, we talk about “magic numbers.” Rogers advice was to be pragmatic and proactive.

Communication 52

Communication CFO Valuation Manufacturing 52

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Once the board approved the plan, Gronen led efforts to align sales teams and streamline processes. Looking back, Gronen tells us his involvment with M&A began during his time at Alltel, where he contributed to a number of M&A transactions. We also reduce human error by leveraging machine learning.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) CFO Finance Profit and Loss 52

CFO Share

MAY 6, 2022

You still own the same number of shares, but the total number of shares has increased. Assuming that the business is a success, how long until the exit or sale of the business? This is closely related to leverage and measures the total debt relative to the amount of investment and earnings retained over time. Three years?

Startups 98

Startups Leverage Valuation Investments 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

The coffee giant has built a loyal customer base over the course of 13 years, leveraging data it gathers from its customers’ ordering and payments preferences. . Other restaurant chains, such as Burger King, Subway and Wendy’s, have followed Starbucks’ lead, putting their loyalty programs front and center of their sales strategies.

Sales 106

Sales Leverage Numbers Accounting 106

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

For example, Purity’s Kostick noted that his firm’s makeup sales have gone down, but its orders for skin care products have doubled. Nearly overnight, that created an opportunity for leveraging digital more expansively. Is there a way we can leverage them to support the digital side of the business? We're figuring that out.”.

Leverage 100

Leverage Retail Sales Economics 100

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Leverage internal relationships with the customer to help you collect what is owed. Also, make sure invoice numbers and amounts are accurate. Include your email address, phone number, including extension, fax, and mailing address. Use Action-Oriented Language. Check your spelling and grammar before you hit the send button.

Invoicing 52

Invoicing Leverage Numbers Accounting 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

That shift has meant merchants must pivot from traditional retail partnerships that have relied on leveraging others’ expertise to build brick-and-mortar infrastructure-focused operations that would include back-end activities such as payments and fraud prevention. Shortening The Time To Commerce.

eCommerce 128

eCommerce Compliance Invoicing Retail 128

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 2024

At the same time, the study found that potential breakaway brokers view the operational and compliance requirements of transitioning to and doing business as an RIA as a major concern, which could lead some of them to either leverage the growing number of service providers available to RIAs, or perhaps join an existing corporate RIA platform to take (..)

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Construction Practice Management Leverage 98

Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

Serie A, B, and C teams are all in play as private equity firms join the mad rush to buy a dwindling number of assets. By leveraging existing expertise and portfolio assets, investors see opportunities to optimize sponsorship deals and naming rights and create synergies that add value.

Corporate Finance 99

Corporate Finance Finance Investments Entertainment 99

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent study finds that having a defined marketing strategy is a linchpin of marketing success, as advisors with a defined strategy were more likely to have seen an increase in inbound leads during the past 12 months and have more confidence in meeting their practice goals during the coming year than those without (..)

Leverage 98

Leverage Numbers Planning Sales 98

PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2020

Aided by the dark web, where data is for sale, spanning medical records to credit card numbers, the bad guys can ply their trade, cobbling together synthetic IDs or using brute force credit card attacks. CNP fraud, Nolte said, has become a numbers game. It’s the same story, and the same things that we’ve seen, all over again.”.

Leverage 104

Leverage Securities Banking Numbers 104

CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

Mean reversion : I am not a knee-jerk believer in mean reversion, but the tendency for numbers to move back towards averages is a strong one. Counter made-up numbers : It remains true that people (analysts, market experts, politicians) often make assertions based upon either incomplete or flawed data, or no data at all.

Marketing 130

Marketing Valuation Corporate Finance Financial Analysis 130

Adam Kae

MARCH 12, 2024

The constant juggling act of acquiring new clients, retaining the existing ones, and trying to keep those revenue numbers in the green. Today, let's dive into a game-changer that can truly revolutionize your sales strategy: the power of visible prices on your website. You've just eliminated a barrier to entry.

Sales 52

Sales CFO Communication Benchmarking 52

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Against this thriving backdrop, Bank Pekao found itself perfectly positioned to leverage its superior offerings in the debt, loan, and equity businesses, pushing the bank to a record-breaking near-$3 billion in revenue for the full year of 2024. billion Brazilian reais (about $749 million). In the $18.25 Assets acquired included 1.4

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Banking Finance 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

In the current environment, of course, the pandemic decimated foot traffic across any number of verticals — restaurants and retailers come to mind, of course. In fact, our bitcoin sales on our machines have increased dramatically week over week for the last 10 to 12 weeks,” amid an online and in-store advertising boost.

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Currencies Advertising Numbers Retail 135

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Jessica is the Founder and Principal for Turkey Hill Management, a mergers & acquisitions consulting firm that assists financial advisors with the sale, acquisition, integration, or merger of their firms. My guest on today's podcast is Jessica Polito.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Sales Education Leadership 94