Vincent Ryan, Author at CFO

2023 Recession Could Last 3 Quarters

2023 Recession Could Last 3 Quarters

That's the prediction of The Conference Board. But some economists project the U.S. will avoid a contraction in GDP altogether.

By Vincent Ryan | January 25, 2023

2023 Outlook: 5 Finance Risks to Monitor This Year

Risk Management

2023 Outlook: 5 Finance Risks to Monitor This Year

Inflation and recession, disgruntled workers, higher borrowing costs, and more — risks lurk everywhere in 2023.

By Vincent Ryan | January 23, 2023

Raising Venture Capital in a Tight Economy: 5 Tips

Capital Markets

Raising Venture Capital in a Tight Economy: 5 Tips

How startup founders and finance executives should approach the more challenging market for venture capital fundraising.

By Vincent Ryan | January 19, 2023

Gartner Cuts 2023 IT Spend Growth Projection to 2.4%

Gartner Cuts 2023 IT Spend Growth Projection to 2.4%

A device spending reduction and minimal growth in data centers and communication services will cause IT spending to grow less than initially forecast.

By Vincent Ryan | January 18, 2023

Small Business Optimism Slips 2 Points

Growth Companies

Small Business Optimism Slips 2 Points

SMB owners reported lower profits in the last quarter and expect real sales volumes to fall in the first half of 2023, found the NFIB's survey.

By Vincent Ryan | January 11, 2023

FTC Seeks to Ban Noncompete Clauses

FTC Seeks to Ban Noncompete Clauses

The FTC called noncompetes "an exploitative practice" negatively impacting wages, innovation, and new business creation.

By Vincent Ryan | January 6, 2023

December’s 46.2 Manufacturing PMI Shows Industry Contracted

December’s 46.2 Manufacturing PMI Shows Industry Contracted

U.S. manufacturing companies indicated a "solid decline" in the health of the sector, according to S&P Global's purchasing managers' index.

By Vincent Ryan | January 4, 2023

Remote Work: Essential Ideas From 2022

Workplace Issues

Remote Work: Essential Ideas From 2022

The best 5 columns and stories CFO published on the topic of remote work this year.

By Vincent Ryan | December 29, 2022

Inflation: Higher Costs Hit Hard in 2022

Inflation: Higher Costs Hit Hard in 2022

Eight CFO stories and columns on inflation that are worth revisiting.

By Vincent Ryan | December 27, 2022

DocGo Aims to Deliver Cost-Efficient Medical Care

DocGo Aims to Deliver Cost-Efficient Medical Care

Replacing COVID-19 revenue and managing working capital are high priorities for a company trying to deliver mobile health services.

By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2022

Private Equity Exits Down 57% in 2022

Private Equity Exits Down 57% in 2022

A stuck IPO market, firms reluctant to sell at lower valuations, and cautious corporate buyers limit exit routes for PE firms.

By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2022

SEC OKs Changes to Insider Securities Trading Rules

SEC OKs Changes to Insider Securities Trading Rules

The amendments close some of the loopholes in the 10b5-1 rule governing stock trading by corporate executives.

By Vincent Ryan | December 19, 2022

CPI Inflation Falls to 7.1% YoY In November: Weekly Stat

CPI Inflation Falls to 7.1% YoY In November: Weekly Stat

But pockets of resistance linger in the consumer price index, and wage inflation could keep the Fed busy.

By Vincent Ryan | December 14, 2022

Small Businesses Have 5M Job Openings

Small Businesses Have 5M Job Openings

The Fed wants monetary tightening to cut the demand for labor, but small businesses have yet to respond.

By Vincent Ryan | December 7, 2022

IT Spending and 2023 Budgets Under Close Scrutiny

IT Spending and 2023 Budgets Under Close Scrutiny

CFOs and CIOs are reassessing IT budgets and trying to regain control over spending in the face of a potential recession.

By Vincent Ryan | December 5, 2022