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The Power CFO offers small business accounting services, where small businesses benefit from proven processes and systems that actually work. Business owners can increase efficiency, reign in costs, and lay out strategic steps for growth while increasing profitability.
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Turning Technology into Profit for Your Business
Small businesses drive the economy, but too many waste money on tech without a plan. Use the 3-step Smart Tech Filter—Clarify, Qualify, Test—to ensure every tool solves a real problem, delivers ROI, and scales profitably.
Shane Glavin
Why Your Financial Strategy Must Go Weekly (and Go High-Tech)
Business moves faster than monthly statements. By the time you spot a cash flow gap or margin squeeze, you’ve already lost valuable time to respond.
Weekly financial visibility changes the game — giving you early warning signs, momentum indicators, and real-time clarity to make smarter moves.
Pair that with AI-powered insights, and your CFO shifts from a rear-view scorekeeper to a forward-looking strategist who helps you grow faster, protect profits, and stay ahead of the c
Shane Glavin
The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Are Using Automation to Cut Costs and BoostProfits
In today’s economic landscape, small and mid-sized businesses are under pressure like never before. But instead of stretching already thin teams even further, the most resilient businesses are turning to AI—not for hype, but for help. From invoice processing to cash flow forecasting, AI-powered tools are quietly revolutionizing the back office, helping companies cut costs, reduce errors, and reclaim valuable time.
Shane Glavin
AI Isn’t a Buzzword—It’s a Financial Lever: How Strategic Tech Gives SMBs a True Competitive Edge
There’s a critical difference between perceived strategic technology—tools that sound cutting-edge but lack measurable returns—and true strategic technology that delivers a tangible ROI and competitive advantage.
Katelyn Proberts
Building an Empire During a Recession: How Small Businesses Can Thrive in Turbulent Times
Small businesses today have the same potential to grow and become industry leaders.
Katelyn Proberts
How a Fractional CFO Can Help You Cut Costs
When your budget is running a bit tight or you want to find ways to trim costs so you can pursue a new opportunity, a fractional CFO...
Shane Glavin
5 Ways a Fractional CFO Ensures Successful Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions represent a great opportunity for accelerated growth, but they also come with a lot of risk. From the outside, a...
Shane Glavin
Do You Have What You Need for Grant Applications?
Have you ever attempted to apply for a grant and then backed out or abandoned the application? It’s probably a safe bet to assume that it...
Shane Glavin
Core Financial Data for Your Business
When you’re a small business owner, every minute matters. There’s a lot of hats to wear, balls to keep in the air, plates to keep...
Shane Glavin
CFO vs. Controller: Which Role Is Right for Your Business, and When to Outsource?
Is your business struggling just a bit under the weight of financial reporting, strategy and decisions? The good news is that it’s a sign...
Shane Glavin
Not Outsourcing Your CFO? Here’s What It’s Really Costing Your Business
You invest in your business to benefit the strength and growth of your company, and deciding how to staff financial responsibilities is...
Shane Glavin
The Difference Between Risk Management and Contingency Planning—And Why You Need Both
You can’t predict every natural disaster, cyber-attack or organizational upheaval, but with the right financial planning  in place, you...
Shane Glavin
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