The 6 Must-Have Skills For A Startup CEO

Chief Executive Officer? Chief Visionary? Chief Cheerleader? Chief Salesman? Chief Funding Officer? Chief Communications Officer? Chief Team TISI -1.07% Builder? Chief Lightbulb Changer? Chief Coffee Maker? Yup, all of these titles apply to the role…

The 3 Jobs Your Startup Should Outsource

If you’re running an early-stage startup, chances are there are some knowledge gaps in your core team. You may be strong on the technical side or a product whiz, but what about financial strategy, administration,…

Signs a Small Business Needs a CFO

When should a small business owner hire a CFO? While there is no right answer, there are certain indicators. I spoke with Marc P. Palker, CMA, about this topic. Marc is Director of CFO Consulting…

CFO or CEO: Who’s in the ‘Driver’ Seat?

What sort of personality should a CFO have to be influential and effective? A collaborative one, for sure. But according to research by Deloitte on working relationships between finance chiefs and their CEOs -– research that…