Sustainable Success: A Framework for Optimizing Profit
Conventional profit optimization methods could cause your company to miss out on opportunities to grow. This four-step approach will help your business make the most of its strengths to boost margins for years to come.
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What Designing Formula 1 Cars Can Teach You About Corporate Strategy
Whether you need to fix a roadblock or test a new idea, these insights from a former Formula 1 engineer can help speed your success.
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The Financial Implications of Using AI in Marketing
Scarce funding is squeezing startup budgets, leading to smaller allocations for essential marketing functions such as web analytics, SEO, and email outreach. Discover how AI can enable companies to perform these tasks at significantly lower costs.
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From Startup to Success: Mastering Business Controls for Growth
It’s a mistake to believe that internal controls are the enemy of growth. Learn how to design smart checks and balances that manage risk while positioning your company to thrive.
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How to Build Your Startup’s Financial Model to Grab Investor Interest
Hook investors with a financial model that instantly shows them what they need to know about your startup.
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How Forensic Accounting Can Supercharge Your Financial Risk Analysis
In an increasingly volatile business environment, companies need to step up their risk management game. Forensic accounting can help spot oncoming problems before it’s too late.
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Christopher Holloway
Communicating With Investors: Best Practices for Startups
Investors aren’t patrons—they’re business partners, and startups should treat them as such. Regular updates and the occasional call for advice go a long way toward optimizing the relationship.
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An Effective ROI Framework for Developing a Work-From-Anywhere Policy
As workers increasingly prioritize flexible working arrangements, Toptal finance expert John Lee suggests a strategy to help employers balance the potential risks and rewards of offering a WFA option.
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Cash Flow Optimization: How Small and Medium Businesses Can Unlock Value and Manage Risk
Cash flow optimization requires a disciplined approach that anticipates liquidity shocks and allocates windfalls strategically in order to maximize opportunity.
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