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1047: Balancing Risk and Opportunity in a Changing Finance Landscape | John Gronen, CFO, Yooz

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The company operated two businesses: one generating about $30 million in EBITDA, while the other incurred annual losses of roughly $10 million. Gronen proposed a strategy to merge the two operations, consolidating efforts to increase profitability. Right now, many companies receive invoices in paper envelopes.

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Accelerating Accounts Receivable Starts With The Invoice

PYMNTS

According to Biller Genie CEO Thomas Aronica, that strategy begins with the invoice itself. “There is a very significant delay in the invoice-to-cash cycle,” Aronica told PYMNTS in a recent interview. Automating AR processes like invoice generation can significantly lower those costs by promoting digitization.

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How Corporate Finance Helps Businesses Make Smart Decisions 

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Without good financial planning, even a profitable company can run into trouble. If too much money is tied up in unpaid invoices or unsold inventory, the company might struggle to cover its costs. Getting insurance to cover unexpected losses. Paying dividends Giving part of the profits to shareholders.

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A business owner’s guide to understanding and working with the profit and loss statement [Part 2/4]

Creative CFP

The profit and loss statement (or P&L in accounting jargon) is arguably the central management statement for most SMEs, recording the majority of operational activities over any period of time, usually monthly. For revenue, ensure that you have a streamlined process for your invoicing and payment platforms.

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How Interim Leadership Can Prevent Financial Disruptions During Transition

E78 Partners

Potential pitfalls include: Cash Flow Issues: A sudden leadership change can disrupt the normal flow of operations, leading to delays in invoicing and payment processing. Loss of Stakeholder Confidence: Investors and clients may become wary during leadership changes, which can cause fluctuations in stock prices or contract renewals.

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Report: One In Seven UK SMBs Hit By Invoice Fraud

PYMNTS

Barclays said this week that as many as one in seven small businesses (SMBs) have been victimized by invoice fraud within the past 12 months. The report found that the scams may have been prevented with a bit of additional effort, as Barclays noted that only 25 percent of SMB employees double-checked the invoices with others at the firm.

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Sailing Through Rapid Business Growth Challenges

CFO Plans

It’s imperative to track financial health indicators, such as cash flow statements, balance sheets, and profit and loss accounts. Be on the lookout for warning signs of cash flow problems, such as delayed payments from clients, a mounting pile of unpaid invoices, or dwindling cash reserves.