Empowering Finance Leaders: Expert Financial Coaching for Success Coaching Controllers, CFOs, VPs Finance, Accountants The person that heads up the Accounting and Finance function in a business needs managing by someone that understands what that role can achieve in order to facilitate the growth of the business. Accounting is more than balancing the books and the accounting/finance function [...]

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Navigating Successful Financial Acquisitions with Expert Guidance Negotiation and Due Diligence Reviews for Acquisitions Develop a strategy for an acquisition/divestiture Negotiation of terms of acquisition/divestiture In-depth review of business of target company to minimize risk of: Unpleasant surprises Verify that business is what you were "sold" Liaison with lawyers,[...]

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Explore the diverse & specialized services we offer to drive sustainable business growth We specialize in Business Growth.  We deliver to you a sustainable future by helping you define where and how you wish to grow.  And then we make that happen, together with you. Ultimately we help your organization achieve your desired results.  We do this through a number of diverse [...]

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Our Team of Principals and Consultants Our principals and consulting associates bring extensive knowledge and experience Mastermind Solutions Inc. is a team of principals with extensive management and consulting experience. Although we all have varied executive management experience, accountabilities for specific expertise have been assigned as follows: James Phillipson - role of the Chief [...]

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Just Imagine. Business growth starts with your imagination Imagine elevating your business to a level that was previously unimaginable. Yes, it is possible, and don't let anyone convince you otherwise. As you confront the advent of the new year there are a number of important things you should do to improve the odds of an improved outcome next year.  Start by: Developing a budget for the [...]

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The concept of a part-time executive is becoming much more common. As a business growth strategy many mid-sized businesses realize that they function successfully with the resource of a part-time executive, without the need to engage a full-time employee in every role. Depending on the need, part-time executives can be engaged for short-term assignments or on a permanent basis, much like an [...]

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Many mid-sized businesses that are focused on their business growth strategy are constrained by the resources available for the accounting and finance function. These owners or CEOs often ask me about this dilemma. Here are the ten essentials that I believe must be in every business for the Accounting function to support a dynamic, growing business: Establish formal, written credit & [...]

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Don't get distracted by all the fancy tools you may see in your marketing toolbox. They are important, but only within a relevant context. Tools cannot be utilized effectively if there is not a nail to be smacked into the wall, or a light that needs to be fixed, or a wall that needs to be patched. There are circumstances that need to be in place before any particular tool can be used in an [...]

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When my clients are hiring, they often express a preference for someone from the same industry. They assume that the individual will have a much easier time familiarizing themselves with, and contributing to, the needs of the particular business. The same issue is often raised when I am being considered as a consultant or coach. I have always believed that for management roles, diversity is [...]

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Do you worry that you are perceived as a "bean counter" or do people call you that "in jest"? How do you get away from this disparaging label? Beans are a cheap commodity, so to count them is a rather silly thing to do. A "bean counter" is one who nitpicks over small things. It is a derogatory term for accountants, bankers, and anyone who holds a financial interest in an endeavor.” A bean [...]

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