Growth Strategies Archives - CFO

Balancing ‘Subscribe Once’ and ‘Pay for Usage’

Balancing ‘Subscribe Once’ and ‘Pay for Usage’

Smart subscription-model companies find ways to garner revenue from usage, not just flat recurring fees.

By Vincent Ryan | June 12, 2021

Getting Back to Growth

Getting Back to Growth

Global expansion, a post-pandemic priority for CFOs, is also a means of tapping a cost-effective talent pool.

By Lauren Muskett | April 21, 2021

The Balanced Scorecard Approach to Capital Investment

The Balanced Scorecard Approach to Capital Investment

The key to effective capital allocation is using an objective framework to drive the analysis, prioritization, and execution.

By Vincent Ryan | March 22, 2021

More Than Half Of Small Businesses Have Reopened: Survey

More Than Half Of Small Businesses Have Reopened: Survey

Forty-seven percent said reaching pre-pandemic gross revenues and total daily transactions would point to full recovery.

By Vincent Ryan | March 17, 2021

Moving Beyond ‘Survive-at-All-Costs’ Mode

Moving Beyond ‘Survive-at-All-Costs’ Mode

Expensive quick fixes are helping companies endure COVID-19 but they are not sustainable over a prolonged period of heightened volatility.

By Vincent Ryan | February 3, 2021

Joint Ventures: Driving Innovation While Limiting Risk

Joint Ventures: Driving Innovation While Limiting Risk

CFOs are increasingly using joint ventures to grow their businesses while sharing risk and benefiting from optionality.

By Vincent Ryan | December 9, 2020

Nestlé Buys Prepared Meal Delivery Service

Nestlé Buys Prepared Meal Delivery Service

Target Freshly delivers more than 1 million meals per week and is expected to end 2020 with sales of $430 million.

By Vincent Ryan | November 2, 2020

Starbucks Changing Format of Business District Stores

Starbucks Changing Format of Business District Stores

CEO Kevin Johnson says store traffic is down in central business districts but up in the suburbs.

By Vincent Ryan | October 30, 2020

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

CFOs have to balance unforeseen COVID-driven capital issues with the need for investment that drives long-term value creation.

By Vincent Ryan | October 7, 2020

Caesars Confirms $3.7B Offer For William Hill

Caesars Confirms $3.7B Offer For William Hill

Caesars said it plans to sell William Hill’s non-U.S. businesses, including 1,400 U.K. betting shops.

By Vincent Ryan | September 30, 2020

Pushing Ahead With Global Expansions

Pushing Ahead With Global Expansions

Finance chiefs are sticking with their international growth plans despite the pandemic-induced economic downturn.

By Lauren Muskett | September 10, 2020

Finance During the Crisis: Five Lessons from CFOs

Finance During the Crisis: Five Lessons from CFOs

Boards and management teams, along with CFOs, now see the importance of an adaptable, agile finance function that operates in near-real time.

By Vincent Ryan | May 28, 2020

Making the CFO the Chief Profitability Officer

Making the CFO the Chief Profitability Officer

"The most important issue facing most managers in this difficult economy is making more money from the existing business without costly new initiatives. "

By Vincent Ryan | March 4, 2020

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Most midsize companies are moving forward with their growth plans, despite weighty issues finance chiefs face in their respective industries.

By David McCann | February 4, 2020

Simplified Cost Structuring Spurs ‘Efficient Growth’

Simplified Cost Structuring Spurs ‘Efficient Growth’

Companies are well-served by playing in fewer industries, entering fewer geographical markets, and having simpler product portfolios than peer firms.

By David McCann | December 3, 2019