Author: Kirk W. McLaren
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Offering Strategic Financial Guidance to Support Business Growth
As business owners, we are always looking for ways to grow our businesses and improve the bottom line. One of the most important factors in achieving business growth is having a solid financial strategy in place. By offering strategic financial guidance to support your business growth, you can make informed decisions about investments, expenses, and…
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Achieving Positive Cash Flow in 2023
Achieving positive cash flow is one element of financial freedom. As a small or mid-size business owner, achieving positive cash flow can be a challenging task, especially in uncertain times like we have experienced in the past two years. However, with a solid plan and focused execution, you can ensure your business achieves positive cash flow…
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The “SVB” Bank Failure Teaches Business Owners About Risk
On March 9th, 2023, SVB Bank, one of the largest banks in the United States, declared bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the financial industry and leaving many of its customers in a state of uncertainty and fear. SVB Bank, formally known as Silicon Valley Bank, was established in 1983 with the aim of providing financial services to…
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Gain Financial Freedom
The story about Tom – I was in a conversation with Tom about what he wants from his business. We were getting into what the business will look like three years from now, and what was slowing him down. Tom is the CEO of a design and manufacturing company for precision vehicles, If you are a…
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Redefine Your Workplace With a “Speak-Up” Culture
As I’ve been reviewing some of my inspiration as a writer in response to my book, The Growth CFO Void exceeding my expectations and bringing value to the lives of countless business owners, I started to reflect on some of the literary inspiration that taught me to lead well, think boldly, and develop the Growth…