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Setting the Organizational Foundation for Sustainable Growth
Whether your business has been operating for years or is just getting started, a business owner or manager must ensure that the organization is supported by a strong and stable foundation. That foundation rests on three essential functions: finance, operations, and...
Human Capital, Part 2: Are the Right People in the Right Seats on the Bus?
By Donald Retreage, Jr. - CFO/COO/EOS® Integrator, Partner Florida CFO Group You can have a solid strategy, an inspiring vision, and even robust financials, but if the wrong people are in the wrong roles, your organization won’t go far. As Jim Collins famously put it,...
Human Capital Starts with Honest Talent Evaluation
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven business landscape, it’s easy to forget that your greatest asset isn’t your product, platform, or even your intellectual property; it’s your people. As an EOS Worldwide (Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Integrator™ and CFO Partner...
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...
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...