Keep a key finance department from being derailed during the holidays
December 2, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
Sounds easy enough: A bill comes in, your company checks it and pays it. Right? Not quite. More…
December 2, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
Economic Outlook: Not pretty, say CEOs and CFOs alike
November 21, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
Perhaps the only certainty about the current economic situation is the amount of uncertainty that plagues companies of all sizes and industries. And that spells trouble. More…
Finance alert: IRS increases pension plan limits for 2012
October 26, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
For the first time in several years, your company’s finance department will have to make some major changes when Jan. 1 hits. More…
Fraud: 3 mistakes that could make you a target
October 19, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
To start off, the biggest mistake is to think you won’t be a target. More…
Your company’s most dysfunctional relationship?
September 14, 2011 by Valerie Helmbreck
If these two top players in your company don’t cooperate, look out below.
Collections: How to increase the chances of getting paid
August 31, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
Some of your customers may have gotten pretty good at payment timing – especially in recent years – to benefit their cash flow. But how good is your staff at collections timing to maximize your cash flow? More…
Many firms still wary about ‘cloud’ safety, reliability
August 16, 2011 by Valerie Helmbreck
The nation’s top CIO may be enthusiastic about cloud technology, but that doesn’t mean the folks in the C-suite share his sentiments.
Do your finance people have these essential skills?
February 16, 2011 by Valerie Helmbreck
Your finance team may be full of smart folks who can crunch numbers with the best of them, but there’s a new skill set that CFOs are increasingly demanding in job candidates for their team:
Why everyone in your company should be on direct deposit
November 19, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
Check with your CFO: Is your company enjoying a 100% Direct Deposit participation rate? If not, your organization can get that number higher. And should. More…
The gaping hole in 83% of companies’ org chart
May 25, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
Quick check: What if your company’s CFO were no longer willing (or able) to function in that capacity? Who would take his or her place? More…
Alert: The new worst-paying customers
March 10, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
Beware! There are two types of customers who may be falling into the “slow pay” category. And they’re the last ones you’d suspect. More…
Getting your cash in a slow-pay economy
August 31, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Customers stretching payments more than 30 days is becoming the norm, not the exception. There are ways to lessen the chances you’ll get victimized by the trend. More…
The latest threat to your company’s cash
June 25, 2009 by Jennifer Azara
Now’s the perfect time for you or your CFO to touch base with your bank to find out exactly what your bank is doing to keep your company’s accounts safe. More…
