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Small Business Answer Man


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Sep 2, 2024

John Hannum was a CFO who spent his corporate finance career growing companies exponentially. He is now the founder and CEO of PPS Solutions which brings the power of large-company finance to small and medium sized businesses that need it most by adding experienced CFOs to their teams on a fractional basis.

What problem do we solve?

John Hannum addresses the issue of small and medium-sized enterprises' ineffective financial management and strategic decision-making. He offers professional financial advice and risk reduction without the expense of a full-time executive by providing fractional CFO services. This facilitates firms in making well-informed decisions, streamlining processes, and successfully achieving their growth goals.

Small Business Answer Man Show Notes:

  • John Hannum, CFO and Founder of PPS Solutions.

  • Emphsis on the vital role CFOs play in managing and executing corporate strategy.

  • CFOs participate in executive-level strategic decision-making in addition to managing money.

  • CFOs, as opposed to CPAs, offer insights into operational choices and risk management, coordinating financial plans with corporate objectives.

  • Learn how to enhance operations and management in your company to promote efficiency and development.

  • Discover the value of making thoughtful, calculated decisions to overcome obstacles and take advantage of opportunities.

  • Examine the relationship between successful financial management and individual and company financial stability.

  • John Hannum offers his knowledge on the advantages of hiring seasoned CFOs for small and medium-sized businesses on a fractional basis.

  • Investigate innovative marketing techniques to expand your brand's reach and attract new customers.

  • Learn the essential characteristics of successful leaders and how to develop leadership inside your company.

  • Examine several strategies for growing your company and attaining long-term success.

John Hannum’s Advice for Leaders:

  • CFOs supervise money, but they also have a significant impact on executive-level strategic decision-making.

  • CFOs, as opposed to CPAs, provide financial insights into corporate plans while concentrating on operational choices and risk management.

  • Financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) are vital for corporate growth and efficiency, and CFOs assist owners in understanding and acting upon them.

  • A CFO's responsibilities include risk management and making sure financial plans complement organizational objectives. They also frequently involve accountability and tough love.

  • Successful CFOs have a strong sense of commitment to the company's mission and collaborate closely with CEOs to carry out strategies and assess outcomes.

  • CFOs act as coaches, helping companies through day-to-day difficulties and helping them make decisions based on financial information.

  • Having a CFO who breaks down difficult financial concepts and concentrates on critical indicators to prevent analysis paralysis is advantageous for business owners.

  • For small and medium-sized enterprises, fractional CFOs provide flexibility and cost-effectiveness in the form of top-notch financial advice without the overhead of a full-time role.

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