Pam Prior
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...
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Pam Prior
- Jan 4, 2022
- 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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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…...
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...
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...
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...
Pam Prior
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
5 Common Finance Challenges Faced by Growing Small Businesses & How to Solve Them
Growing your business is such an exciting time! You’re bringing in new customers, you’re launching new products, and you’re taking your...
Pam Prior
- Sep 28, 2021
- 5 min
“I Can’t Believe He Stole From Me” – 4 Hacks for Preventing Embezzlement
A business owner, you hope that fraud is something you’ll never have to deal with. But the unfortunate truth is that businesses —...
Pam Prior
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Chutes and Ladders…Remember That Game? It’s As Much Fun in Finance!
When 6- and 7-figure entrepreneurs want to get to the next level in their businesses, I’m the CFO they call to help them leverage their...
Pam Prior
- Sep 14, 2021
- 4 min
Entrepreneurs: Cash for Growth and Where to Find It
When 6- and 7-figure entrepreneurs want to get to the next level in their businesses, I’m the CFO they call. I help them get there by...
Pam Prior
- Sep 7, 2021
- 3 min
Breaking The Bone To Reset It
Change in an organization: Scary – exciting random – organized supported – resisted eye-opening – blinding Change in an organization is...
Pam Prior
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
Thoughts from a Traffic Jam
This week’s thoughts were drafted in a traffic jam. Yup, it was dictated into my voice recorder during 18 miles of stop-and-go traffic...
Pam Prior
- Aug 27, 2021
- 3 min
ONE THING TO MAKE IT EVEN BETTER
When I’m having my very best of days and I’ve been working hard on some task, there is a moment when I stop and say, “Okay, that’s good. ...
Pam Prior
- Sep 30, 2015
- 3 min
This will just take a minute…
“Excuse me, this will just take a minute…” If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard this – or, to be honest, every time I’ve said it...
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