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Anonymous
(VP Finance)
I am a 51 year old VP of Finance in transition. Early in my career I did not go the Public Accounting route and therefore did not pursue a CPA certificate. Now as I look at new opportunities most of them are insistent on having the CPA. Do I go back and get...
(VP Finance at Rexanto)
We're on Zoho with several companies; somewhat displeased with the lack of configurability. I've done salesforce; I like it but can't afford the admin at any of my clients (too configurable). I'm looking at SugarCRM, Apptivo and LogicBox. -Experiences? -...
We're on Zoho with several companies; somewhat displeased with the lack of configurability. I've done salesforce; I like it but can't afford the admin at any of my clients (too configurable). I'm looking at SugarCRM, Apptivo and LogicBox. -Experiences? -...
(VP Finance at Private)
(CFO at Private)
I'm advising a small company ($10m) that offers both a subscription software platform (with a multitude of options) and still more options for various add-on services. The services may be one time or ongoing (e.g. support), which is changeable to different levels of...
I'm advising a small company ($10m) that offers both a subscription software platform (with a multitude of options) and still more options for various add-on services. The services may be one time or ongoing (e.g. support), which is changeable to different levels of...
(Treasurer at Private)
Anonymous
(Controller)
Hi- I recently started as a controller (a new position for both the company and me) at a very young company. The owner is in his 20's with no formal business education. Same goes for the rest of upper management. The work environment is self-inflicted...
Anonymous
(Treasurer)
(CFO at Private)
Anonymous
(CFO)
Does anyone have a referral for a company that has handled their factored receivables?
(sales at clear choice)
(President & Chief Financial Officer at SBA * Consulting, LTD)
A group of us were debating an issue that is facing one of the group. He is a COO, lots of experience, not of the generation that went out and got certification after certification. Answered a job wanted ad and was contacted by a recruiter. Now we all know the...
A group of us were debating an issue that is facing one of the group. He is a COO, lots of experience, not of the generation that went out and got certification after certification. Answered a job wanted ad and was contacted by a recruiter. Now we all know the...
(Controller at Private)
WordLens has been helpful when traveling abroad to translate printed words to English with a camera. I just started using SpeakToIt, which is a handy voice-activated virtual assistant for calendars and such. Not sure if it is more fun than helpful. Now, if I could get all...
WordLens has been helpful when traveling abroad to translate printed words to English with a camera. I just started using SpeakToIt, which is a handy voice-activated virtual assistant for calendars and such. Not sure if it is more fun than helpful. Now, if I could get all...
(Finance at Private)
Business Consultants constantly pitch our company and tote that they can immediately cut our expenses/cost-basis by "X%". What costs do they typically look to cut first?
Business Consultants constantly pitch our company and tote that they can immediately cut our expenses/cost-basis by "X%". What costs do they typically look to cut first?
(President & Chief Financial Officer at SBA * Consulting, LTD)
... and you're interviewing... ... and you're selling yourself.... What is (from your point of view) a selling point that you shouldn't make? An example would be selling how you worked in the beef industry and just loved the perks of getting filet mignon...
... and you're interviewing... ... and you're selling yourself.... What is (from your point of view) a selling point that you shouldn't make? An example would be selling how you worked in the beef industry and just loved the perks of getting filet mignon...
(Treasurer at OGS)
(CFO at Centage)
I am looking to find the average or target mix of software license revenue, professional services (tranining/consulting), and annual maintenance and support for a software company on an annual basis.
I am looking to find the average or target mix of software license revenue, professional services (tranining/consulting), and annual maintenance and support for a software company on an annual basis.
Anonymous
(Controller)
I'm beginning to think about a transition and am considering how what I am familiar with may or may not match employer demand in the marketplace.
(President & Chief Financial Officer at SBA * Consulting, LTD)
Do you feel the economy is improving and if so, at what pace (slow, crawl, quickly) and what geographic area are you defining are you in. What do you see as the 12-18 month outlook? For example, I'm in New York City and I've see a continual improvement...
Do you feel the economy is improving and if so, at what pace (slow, crawl, quickly) and what geographic area are you defining are you in. What do you see as the 12-18 month outlook? For example, I'm in New York City and I've see a continual improvement...
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