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Florida CFO Group Joins Panel and Sponsors ‘Back to the Future of Work’ Event
On September 4th, members of the Florida CFO Group joined business leaders from across Tampa Bay at Embarc Collective for an evening of forward-thinking conversation, and a bit of nostalgic fun. Hosted by Fractio and held at Embarc’s ReliaQuest Auditorium, the event,...
Debt Financing Part 2: Secured vs. Unsecured
By Michael Shepardson, Partner, Florida CFO Group In Part 1 of this series, we explored the basics of debt financing, like sizing the appropriate amount, understanding repayment plans, and managing lender expectations. In Part 2, we’re going a layer deeper by...
Understanding Debt Financing: A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners
By Todd Wegner, Partner As a fractional CFO working with small and mid-sized businesses, I often see founders hesitant about debt financing—sometimes unsure whether it's a strategic tool or a financial trap. When used wisely, debt can be a powerful lever to scale your...
Putting People First & Unlocking Their Potential with AI
Over the course of his 30+ year career, Repeatable AI’s Founder and CEO, Kevin Connor has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands—The Walt Disney Company, Panasonic, and Nissan Motor Corporation—at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and technology....
Sources of Capital (Human and $$$$)
Capital is the fuel that powers every organization’s engine, and in today’s fast-moving economy, you need two distinct tanks: human capital and financial capital. As a Partner with the Florida CFO Group, I’ve seen firsthand how blending these two sources of strength...
Stuck in the Mud: What to Do When Your Team Disagrees on How to Fuel Growth
Growth is the lifeblood of any successful business. But what happens when your team, the very people responsible for fueling that growth, can't agree on how to do it? You end up stuck in the mud, spinning your wheels, and wasting precious time and resources. Sound...
Turning Vision into Collective Action: Create Real Buy-In with Strategic Communication
Vision without buy-in is just a dream. In my role as EOS Integrator™ (Entrepreneurial Operating System®) and CFO Partner with the Florida CFO Group®, I’ve seen firsthand how articulating a clear vision galvanizes teams, vendors, and stakeholders alike. When you...
Establishing the Vision: The Key to Gaining Market Share
After several decades serving as a CFO, I’ve seen firsthand how a clearly established vision is the engine that propels organizations toward growth and greater market share. In today’s competitive landscape, particularly for small and midsized businesses (SMBs),...
Fueling Growth in SMBs: The Power of Aligning Vision, Culture, Capital, and Market Opportunity
I’ve worked with a number of small and mid-sized businesses as a CFO over the last 12 years. Unlike large enterprises, SMBs often operate with leaner resources and tighter margins (but not always!), making the path to sustainable growth more complex. However, one of...
Why Smart Businesses Treat Tax Planning as a Year-Round Strategy
Imagine discovering just days before the tax deadline that you've missed out on thousands in deductions, overpaid estimated taxes, or failed to leverage a credit that could have boosted your profits. This scenario is common for business owners who view taxes as an...