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Testimonial - Parker Finch Management - Sep 15, 2008

Posted by: Alexander Schaap in Testimonials

Al hit the ground running as soon as he arrived at Parker Finch. I had a brief meeting with him about my top financial concerns and within a mind-blowingly fast timeframe he had a solution to each item on my list!

We now use Al in both finance and operational areas as a key member of our executive team. In short, Al rocks!!

Thanks B2BCFO!!

Jim Small, Parker Finch Management

Testimonial - Goober Pet Direct - Sep 15, 2008

Posted by: Alexander Schaap in Testimonials

My experience with Al Schaap and B2B CFO has been excellent. I highly recommend their services to any company, any size, any time.

Cris Caruso, Goober Pet Direct LLC
www.gooberpetdirect.com

Testimonial - Level 3 Audio Visual - Sep 15, 2008

Posted by: Alexander Schaap in Testimonials

Al Schaap has been working with us for over a year now and we have see amazing results since he started. He has brought a whole new level to our thinking and has been instrumental in the growth and profit we are finally starting to realize! We are looking forward to having him around for a long, long time!

Lisa Hale, Level 3 Audio Visual LLC
www.l3av.com

Testimonial - Bva Precision Science - Sep 15, 2008

Posted by: Alexander Schaap in Testimonials

Since Al joined our team over four years ago we have experienced more profitability, better financial metrics & reporting and incredible relationships with our bankers. I believe having an A+ CFO in your organization is as essential to running a successful company as the products and services you sell. Al, has done all of this and more for my companies.

Bryan Vincent, BVA INC www.bvainc.com

Precision Science Inc www.precisionscience.com

Testimonial - 178 - Sep 15, 2008

Posted by: Alexander Schaap in Testimonials

Al has been instrumental in helping our firm get to the next level in our growth. Our firm has been growing at a rapid rate...290% over the past three years! In working with our executive team, Al has helped by providing strategic insights into our cost structures as well as modeling out prospective investments in people and infrastructure required for the next five years of growth. Al has become a valuable part of our team.

Paul Binsfeld, Company Nurse LLC
www.companynurse.com

Information For Business Owners - Sep 12, 2008

Posted by: Alexander Schaap in Articles

I have several presentations with groups of Entrepreneurs on topics relevant to their success. I have included an outline of one such presentation entitled " What should an Entrepreneur Expect From Their Financial System"

I am certain that any of the B2BCFO would be willing to discuss this topic with you.

Measurements of Short Term Success
Key Drivers of Success
Review Daily or Weekly
Profitability
Accrual vs. Cash Basis
Trend Analysis
Review Monthly
Tax Planning
Review Quarterly
Cash Flow
Most Important
True Key to success
Understand Drivers to Cash Flow
Roles of Accounting Personnel
Bookkeeper
Records Information
Does not understand meaning of Information
Controller
Records and reviews information
Understands how information knits together
Chief Financial Officer
Business Person
Understands Information and how it drives the business
Is Strategic in Nature
Short Term Information
6 key drivers of success
Balance Sheet
AR Turnover (DSO)
AP Turnover (DPP)
Inventory Turnover (DIOH)
Working Capital Days (WCD)
Strategic Information
Forecast
Budgets
How to utilize the Accounting Personnel
Spend 10 minutes per week with your trusted accounting advisor
Spend 1 hour per month with your trusted accounting advisor
Spend 4 hours per quarter with your trusted accounting advisor and CPA
Tax Issues
Strategic Planning
Numbers
Story
What behavior do you want to improve and how to measure
It will be time well spent