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Are You Ready for a Business Loan? Key Factors Lenders Look For

CSC Advisors

Securing a business loan can be pivotal for growth, operations, or overcoming financial hurdles. However, obtaining financing isn’t always straightforward. Lenders assess numerous factors to determine business loan readiness. Preparing ahead ensures you meet their expectations and increases your chances of getting approved. Let’s explore the essential components lenders consider when evaluating your business loan readiness.

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Bevi CFO looks to create solid, organic growth

CFO Dive

The beverage company’s first-ever CFO, Wajeeha Ahmed, said she is focusing on “pressure testing” its people and processes to ensure Bevi can effectively scale.

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What to Expect During the MCA Loan Refinancing Process

CSC Advisors

Business owners often consider Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans a fast and flexible option. However, their high costs and daily repayment structures can quickly become burdensome for many business owners. Fortunately, the MCA refinancing process offers a way to reduce these financial pressures. By refinancing, business owners can regain control of their cash flow and ensure long-term financial stability.

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Fraud Happens — Hopefully Not on Your Watch 

CFO Talks

Fraud Happens Hopefully Not on Your Watch You dont need a full-blown scandal to put your career on the line. Sometimes, all it takes is one case of fraud missed under your watch. As CFO, you’re not just managing the numbersyou’re the last line of defense between your organisation and reputational, regulatory, or even criminal fallout. Fraud is rarely dramatic at first.

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2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey

79% of finance leaders we surveyed say they play a multifaceted role—ensuring financial stability, managing risk, and enabling transformation. In our 2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey, 751 global leaders shared their biggest challenges, top priorities, and outlook for the year ahead. Here’s what you’ll learn in the survey report: An in-depth look at different leadership approaches and what they mean for finance leaders Top challenges facing finance leaders, from data reliability to talent manag

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Expanding Your Preschool: How to Finance New Locations or Upgrades

CSC Advisors

Expanding your preschool or upgrading facilities is a significant step toward long-term growth and success. However, preschool financing can often be a challenge. Strategic planning on how to finance these upgrades becomes essential since financial hurdles can delay or deter exciting opportunities. With expert guidance, such as from Cornerstone Capital Advisors, preschool owners can access practical and tailored funding solutions.

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Signs It’s Time to Refinance Your MCA Loan: A Business Owner’s Guide

CSC Advisors

Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans can be a lifeline for businesses needing quick cash. However, their high costs and frequent repayment schedules often leave owners overwhelmed. Refinancing could be your solution if you’re struggling with an MCA loan. This guide will help you recognize when to consider an MCA loan refinance and how it can benefit your business.

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70% of employees value mental health over pay raises, survey finds

CFO News

According to a recent global survey by AI career platform Kickresume, employees are prioritising mental wellbeing over higher pay. About 70% said they would choose mental health support instead of a salary increase, while 80% admitted their jobs negatively impact their mental health. Nearly 39% reported quitting because of mental health struggles. Despite this, the survey found that access to mental health benefits remains limited and often goes unused.

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Top 5 Business Funding Options for Early Childhood Education Centers

CSC Advisors

The demand for high-quality early childhood education continues to grow, creating a phenomenal opportunity for entrepreneurs and operators. However, running or expanding an early childhood education center requires substantial financial backing. Finding the right funding options can help business owners achieve their goals while maintaining operational stability.

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Markets surge in early trade as US suspends additional 26 pc tariff on India till July 9

CFO News

Indian stock markets rallied as the US suspended additional tariffs on India. Sensex and Nifty witnessed significant gains in early trading. Tata Motors and Reliance Industries led the surge. Asian markets showed mixed trends. Investors are relieved by India's strong macroeconomic position amidst global trade tensions. Brent crude oil prices declined slightly.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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I Bond’s variable rate will rise to 2.86% on May 1

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This is a breaking news report that I will be updating through the morning. When this message disappears, my work will have been completed. The inflation-adjusted variable rate for the U.S.

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BMO wins Junior Achievement’s President’s Volunteer Award for advancing financial literacy across the U.S.

Bank of the West

April is Financial Literacy month, and were excited to share that BMO has won the U.S. Presidents Volunteer Award for the 2023-2024 school year from Junior Achievement USA (JA) for… Read more The post BMO wins Junior Achievements Presidents Volunteer Award for advancing financial literacy across the U.S. appeared first on About BMO.

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Growth risks to nudge RBI towards deeper rate cuts, economists say

CFO News

Economists predict deeper rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India due to downside risks to growth and benign inflation. Slowing urban consumption, tepid private investment, and the U.S.-China trade war threaten India's economic growth.

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Tired of Juggling 10 Systems That Don’t Talk to Each Other? Here’s the Fix

The Charity CFO

Tired of Juggling 10 Systems That Dont Talk to Each Other? Here’s the Fix “Automation isnt about removing the human touchits about protecting it.” David Watters, Simple & Engaging Does your nonprofit rely on a patchwork of systemsGoogle Sheets, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Canva, Salesforce, and five othersto keep things running? Are your staff constantly switching tabs, re-entering the same data in multiple places, and wondering why nothing ever really syncs?

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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How AI-driven transactions are driving digital payments

CFO News

While AI has long supported fraud detection, it is now enabling personalised financial servicesfrom budgeting tools to virtual assistants capable of executing transactions via voice commands.

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Stand Up with Pete! on How Not to Invest

Barry Ritholtz

Yeah, yeah, more of me, I know. But this is a fun conversation with Pete Dominick discussing the economy, the market and of course, the new book! Here’s Pete’s description: Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth – and how to avoid them T he GREAT Barry Ritholtz whohas spent his career helping people spot their own investment errors and to learn how to better manage their own financial behaviors.

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High tariffs on China could help some Indian products become more competitive in US: GTRI

CFO News

A US tariff hike on Chinese goods could boost Indian exports like textiles and electronics, says GTRI. While China faces 125% tariffs, India gets a temporary window with a lower 10% duty. To capitalize, GTRI advises India to strengthen its export ecosystem, streamline compliance, and engage with US buyers.

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The 60 Seconds That Changed the Conversation

CFO Thought Leader

Faced with a complex tax strategy and an overwhelmed board, Tony Jarjoura cut through dense technical jargon and distilled thousands of hours of work into two simple sentences. The clarity shifted the conversation instantlyhighlighting his belief that finance leaders must translate complexity into insight that moves decisions forward. Now watch our complete episode featuring CFO Tony Jarjoura of Gigamon In our conversation with Tony Jarjoura, CFO of Gigamon, we explore how his 15-year career at

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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India's electronics manufacturing value addition jumps to 70%, set to reach 90% by FY27

CFO News

India is rapidly emerging as a global manufacturing hub, particularly in electronics, driven by supportive government policies and a skilled workforce. Value addition in electronics manufacturing has significantly increased, with projections indicating further growth. Mobile phone exports have surged, and the country is reducing its reliance on imports while boosting local production of key components.

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Paul Atkins confirmed to lead SEC despite Democrats’ opposition

CFO Dive

Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed Republicans for prioritizing a vote to put a “fox in charge of the hen house” over working to stop Trump’s tariff “chaos.

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US lenders’ consortium files lawsuit against Byju’s founder, others

CFO News

Members of a lending consortium have sued Byju Raveendran, his wife Divya Gokulnath, and Anita Kishore, alleging they misappropriated $533 million from a $1.2 billion loan. The lawsuit follows a Delaware court ruling on fraudulent transfers, seeking damages and an accounting of funds, with additional legal actions in India underway.

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Inflation cools as tariffs pose risk of stoking price pressures

CFO Dive

Several private- and public-sector economists have warned that tariffs recently enacted by the Trump administration risk boosting inflation and slowing economic growth.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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India should reconsider talks for trade pact with US, offer limited zero-to-zero tariff deal: GTRI

CFO News

The risks include harm to farmer incomes, food security, biodiversity, public health, and the survival of small retailers, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said.

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UK watchdog fines EY over Thomas Cook audits

CFO News

British watchdog, Financial Reporting Council, has fined EY 4.9 million pounds for audit breaches related to Thomas Cook's collapse in 2019. EY and Richard Wilson admitted serious lapses in assessing Thomas Cook's financial statements for 2017 and 2018. The breaches concerned goodwill impairment, going concern status and independence risk.

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Urban Company secures shareholder nod for IPO, to raise Rs 528 crore in fresh capital

CFO News

Accel-backed Urban Company has received shareholder approval for an IPO to raise up to Rs 528 crore. The IPO size, which was initially around Rs 3,000 crore has been readjusted. The revised size reflects current market conditions. The company aims to file draft papers with Sebi soon and has appointed bankers for the offering.

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India's Airport sector to attract investment of Rs 1 lakh crore over 4-5 years: ICRA

CFO News

India's airport sector is poised for significant growth, with over Rs 1 lakh crore in capital expenditure expected in the next four to five years. This investment will address capacity bottlenecks and fund both greenfield and brownfield airport projects. Passenger traffic is projected to increase by 7-9% annually, reaching 440-450 million in FY2026, driving revenue growth.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.