It is accepted that there is only one thing that is constant in life: change. In 2020, the world experienced some of the biggest changes. The business environment was not left out as it also experienced several significant shifts. And these changes show no signs of slowing down. At the center of these changes is
Read MoreThe $100 million annual recurring revenue mark is a significant milestone for SaaS companies that signifies sustainable company growth. While every startup wants to hit this number as soon as possible, it’s a process that takes time. According to Kimchi Hill, on average it takes 4.5 years to hit the $10 million ARR mark and
Read MoreA chief financial officer (CFO) for a private equity company is a real test of mettle. A private equity CFO is expected to transform a portfolio company and achieve rapid growth within a short timeframe. The high demands of the position, as well as the need to quickly adapt to company practices, have contributed to
Read MoreMarketing is the lifeblood of every business. To get customers for your business, you have to first attract them to your business. The way to do that is through marketing. However, before you attract customers to your business through marketing, you have to first attract top talent for your company’s marketing positions. And the right
Read MoreThere’s a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) crisis in the global economy. According to a 2015 study published by KPMG, 2/3 of surveyed CEOs believe that CFOs will increase in their significance over the next three years (which, incidentally, they have). Yet, 1/3 of those CEOs feel that their CFO is not up to the challenge.
Read MoreRecruitment and talent acquisition may seem like the same thing, but these two hiring strategies are very different. It’s important to understand the differences between these hiring methods so your company can implement the best hiring process possible. Below outlines the company mindset and processes that differentiate recruitment and talent acquisition. What is recruitment? Recruitment
Read MoreBy Sam Torres, Managing Director — Sam Torres specializes in placing senior executives across the sports industry, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs, CTOs, and Vice Presidents. With a deep understanding of team operations, fan engagement, and sports business strategy, Sam offers critical perspectives that are routinely featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and other
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic made digital transformation a necessity for all sectors of business, but especially within the financial industry. Credit unions, in particular, are struggling to attract younger customers to their services. This is largely due to the lack of available digital services and functionality. Younger generations are accustomed to accessing accounts, paying bills, and
Read MoreAs a private equity Chief Financial Officer, you must be flexible and wear many different hats. Before a business is acquired by a private equity (PE) firm, a Chief Financial Officer might be perfectly fine filling the role of the accountant. After a business is acquired, however, this is no longer the case. A private
Read MoreUltimate CMO Hiring Guide for Exceptional Marketing Executives By Ash Wendt, President of Cowen Partners Executive Search Cowen Partners President & CMO Recruiter Ash Wendt has compiled this Chief Marketing Officer Hiring Guide to highlight what CMOs do and what it takes to hire the best CMOs for any C-suite or industry. Cowen Partners, a national
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