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The Business Owner’s Guide to 5 Assumptions About Part-Time CFOs

1 day ago
6 min

The Business Owner’s Guide to 5 Assumptions About Part-Time CFOs

When it comes to hiring part-time CFOs, there are, as you would expect, many different perspectives, experiences, and opinions. You hear...

Should the Founder Run the Grown Up Business?

Pam Prior

May 10
4 min

Should the Founder Run the Grown Up Business?

There is no doubt that there's a small handful of people who have what it takes to create a business from nothing but a dream. A...

How to Successfully Train Your Controller to Be a CFO

Pam Prior

Apr 19
4 min

How to Successfully Train Your Controller to Be a CFO

If you’re reading this, you may be thinking about a skill gap in your company, and possibly moving your Controller into a Chief Financial...

Accountant, Bookkeeper, or CFO: Which Do You Need?

Pam Prior

Apr 5
4 min

Accountant, Bookkeeper, or CFO: Which Do You Need?

Do I need an Accountant, Bookkeeper, or CFO? This is one of the most common questions we receive. In this post, we’ll define these key...

Pam Prior

Mar 22
3 min

Is Your Finance Team the Gold Standard?

Let’s say you’re a business owner, and you’ve got your finance team in place, either in-house or outsource. That team may range from one...

Is Hiring A Virtual Bookkeeper the Right Choice for Your Business?

Pam Prior

Mar 15
4 min

Is Hiring A Virtual Bookkeeper the Right Choice for Your Business?

“Should I hire a virtual bookkeeper?” It’s a common question from new business owners with limited funds, but the term “virtual...

What Your Accounting Problems Are Really Telling You

Pam Prior

Feb 15
2 min

What Your Accounting Problems Are Really Telling You

What if I told you most of your accounting problems aren’t really accounting problems? They’re merely an indication of problems with your...

Where Cash May Be Hiding in Your On-Line High-Ticket Coaching Business

Pam Prior

Feb 8
3 min

Where Cash May Be Hiding in Your On-Line High-Ticket Coaching Business

In order for 6- and 7-figure revenue entrepreneurs get to the next level in their businesses, there is just no escaping the need to...

Three Steps to Meaningful Accounting Reports

Pam Prior

Jan 11
4 min

Three Steps to Meaningful Accounting Reports

Every step of your accounting process was created with the best intentions. There was a problem, and someone solved it. But over time...

Pam Prior

Jan 4
5 min

Outsourced CFO – Worth the Investment?

It’s been a long day, and you have a critical meeting with your banker tomorrow. She expects to see the financials from last months...

When Is the Right Time to Outsource Your Accounting?

Pam Prior

Dec 28, 2021
5 min

When Is the Right Time to Outsource Your Accounting?

The First Step Changes Everything My new job: It was great on paper! I loved the people I met in the interview process; the compensation...

Don’t Put the Bandaid on the Messenger When the Patient Needs the Cast

Pam Prior

Dec 21, 2021
3 min

Don’t Put the Bandaid on the Messenger When the Patient Needs the Cast

In 2002, following the whole Enron fiasco, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was signed into law. This new legislation set new requirements for all...

Pam Prior

Dec 14, 2021
5 min

Great CFO’s Build Bridges

Picture this: you have a family-owned company that’s been in business for 20 years. Cousin Jimmy has been keeping your books for you....

How to Hire The Right Finance Role As Your Business Grows

Pam Prior

Nov 30, 2021
5 min

How to Hire The Right Finance Role As Your Business Grows

One of the most difficult decisions small business owners face is determining what level of financial experience they need in their...

Driving in Scotland: or Running Your Business from a Mirror

Pam Prior

Nov 23, 2021
4 min

Driving in Scotland: or Running Your Business from a Mirror

Years back, I visited Scotland and had the opportunity to drive on the left side of the road (and the right side of the car) for a few...

The Secret Ingredient of High-Performing Finance Teams

Pam Prior

Nov 16, 2021
5 min

The Secret Ingredient of High-Performing Finance Teams

Some time ago, I was hired as the CFO of a company with about 200 employees, 12 of whom were on the finance team. When I got there, the...

12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Outsourced CFO

Pam Prior

Nov 2, 2021
8 min

12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Outsourced CFO

Pop quiz: Which of these situations needs a CFO? You’re a small- to mid-size business owner and the monthly accounting reports are late…...

Living in the Stretch-Why You Should Always Be Doing One Thing That Makes You Slightly Uncomfortable

Pam Prior

Oct 26, 2021
4 min

Living in the Stretch-Why You Should Always Be Doing One Thing That Makes You Slightly Uncomfortable

One of my favorite metaphors for personal growth is to “live in the stretch”. It reminds me to live some portion of my time outside of my...

When Should You Expect Your Monthly Financial Reports?

Pam Prior

Oct 19, 2021
3 min

When Should You Expect Your Monthly Financial Reports?

As a business owner, you might be wondering how early you can reasonably expect your monthly financial reports. Should you get them by...

You Don’t Have To Rely On Just Your Gut. Grow Your Business With Confidence.

Pam Prior

Oct 12, 2021
4 min

You Don’t Have To Rely On Just Your Gut. Grow Your Business With Confidence.

All entrepreneurs want their businesses to grow. Growth is good. For many entrepreneurs, this is exactly what they’ve focused on since...

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PAM PRIOR financial insights, methods, and strategies that could help improve your business and leave you with more money in your pocket.

The Business Owner’s Guide to 5 Assumptions About Part-Time CFOs

Should the Founder Run the Grown Up Business?

How to Successfully Train Your Controller to Be a CFO

Accountant, Bookkeeper, or CFO: Which Do You Need?

Is Your Finance Team the Gold Standard?

Is Hiring A Virtual Bookkeeper the Right Choice for Your Business?

What Your Accounting Problems Are Really Telling You

Where Cash May Be Hiding in Your On-Line High-Ticket Coaching Business

Three Steps to Meaningful Accounting Reports

Outsourced CFO – Worth the Investment?

When Is the Right Time to Outsource Your Accounting?

Don’t Put the Bandaid on the Messenger When the Patient Needs the Cast

Great CFO’s Build Bridges

How to Hire The Right Finance Role As Your Business Grows

Driving in Scotland: or Running Your Business from a Mirror

The Secret Ingredient of High-Performing Finance Teams

12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Outsourced CFO

Living in the Stretch-Why You Should Always Be Doing One Thing That Makes You Slightly Uncomfortable

When Should You Expect Your Monthly Financial Reports?

You Don’t Have To Rely On Just Your Gut. Grow Your Business With Confidence.

WHAT CAN WE SOLVE FOR YOU?

PREMIUM 1-ON-1 CALL WITH PAM

Blog

PAM PRIOR financial insights, methods, and strategies that could help improve your business and leave you with more money in your pocket.

The Business Owner’s Guide to 5 Assumptions About Part-Time CFOs

Should the Founder Run the Grown Up Business?

How to Successfully Train Your Controller to Be a CFO

Accountant, Bookkeeper, or CFO: Which Do You Need?

﻿Is Your Finance Team the Gold Standard?

Is Hiring A Virtual Bookkeeper the Right Choice for Your Business?

What Your Accounting Problems Are Really Telling You

Where Cash May Be Hiding in Your On-Line High-Ticket Coaching Business

Three Steps to Meaningful Accounting Reports

Outsourced CFO – Worth the Investment?

When Is the Right Time to Outsource Your Accounting?

Don’t Put the Bandaid on the Messenger When the Patient Needs the Cast

Great CFO’s Build Bridges

How to Hire The Right Finance Role As Your Business Grows

Driving in Scotland: or Running Your Business from a Mirror

The Secret Ingredient of High-Performing Finance Teams

12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Outsourced CFO

Living in the Stretch-Why You Should Always Be Doing One Thing That Makes You Slightly Uncomfortable

When Should You Expect Your Monthly Financial Reports?

You Don’t Have To Rely On Just Your Gut. Grow Your Business With Confidence.

Is Your Finance Team the Gold Standard?