Author: Kirk

A few years ago whilst traveling through Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris I saw a billboard ad for BNP Paribas bank that really struck me. It was one sentence in a giant white font on a green background (as you can see, it made quite an impression on me!). It simply said … “By the time you master the game the rules have changed.” I stood for a moment looking at the poster. And then spent most of my flight reflecting… Continue reading Are we too focused on mastering ‘the game’ instead of writing a new rule book?

Years ago I met a friend Isaac Sparks at Bus Boys and Poets.  He is the CEO of Hunt Valley Contractors. I enjoy talking with Isaac.  Not only is he a family man and a CEO, Isaac always offers a useful perspective, sometimes a fresh perspective. One of the things that Isaac said during our… Continue reading Are you leaving money on the table?

Warren Buffett was showing a documentary making film crew around his office when he told them: “In my office, you will not see the degree I have from the University of Nebraska, or the master’s degree I have from Columbia University, but you’ll see the certificate I got from the Dale Carnegie course I took.”… Continue reading Who hasn’t read ‘How To Win Friends And Influence People’ yet?

If your product or service is good people might tell others about it. BUT they will be way more likely to want to spread the word if choosing to do business with you makes them look good. Because, when people feel like they’ve made a smart decision, they can’t wait to tell anyone that will… Continue reading How does the way we treat our customers make them look smart for choosing to do business with us?

When you own a business where your top line proliferates, increasing profits yearly, you’re moving in the right direction. But don’t think you’re in the clear just yet. Many successful businesses can experience cash flow issues when their finance, investing, and operations activities are misaligned or inefficient. The first Habit of Profitability is to move… Continue reading 7 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow

With an increasingly digitized marketplace, it’s easier than ever to get the CFO services you need and start breaking business barriers. Better yet, you can tailor outsourced CFO services so you’re getting the resources you need and nothing more. Unlike controllers and CPAs who adopt a linear role – keeping records, tax compliance, and bookkeeping… Continue reading Achieve Your Goals with Outsourced CFO Services

Last week I was talking with the CEO of a construction company. I will refer to him as Tom. Tom and I talked through supply chains being jammed up, the quality of available labor going down, and inflation making many purchases more expensive. Plus the “great resignation” is making talent more challenging and more costly.… Continue reading Are you frustrated with your Accountant?

While you’ve likely encountered the term “CFO” or “Outsourced or Fractional CFO” when looking to grow your business in meaningful ways, your idea of what the position is capable of might need some modernization. So, what is a Growth CFO? A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) works alongside the CEO to generate strategy and chart the… Continue reading What is a Growth CFO?