Budgeting is likely not high on your list of favourite things to do – or anyone else’s, for that matter. Nonetheless, budget time comes around each year like clockwork. Business units complain about the amount of time the process will take and managers grumble over conflicting goals. Meanwhile, it’s up to you to ensure that the budgets are submitted and approved on time. All you can hope [...]

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Do you believe that you can increase your value to your company and your executive team by upgrading your CFO skills?  Then have a read of the following article. It can be used by those of you who are keen to elevate your game to be a CFO as a guide to reflect on areas that you would like to focus on to upgrade your skills. It can also provide you with some info, at a summary level, on talking [...]

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Mastermind Solutions, a Toronto based management consulting organization that focuses on business growth through strategy, marketing, finance and organizational design and Corporate Renaissance Group (CRGroup), a leading provider of business software and performance management solutions, today announced a strategic alliance to bring a full suite of complementary services to the mid-market business[...]

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Client Testimonials: Success Stories with Mastermind Solutions "Neville was hired to primarily help our law firm build a recognizable and sustainable brand, and to install a professional marketing capability. Neville achieved both those goals for our firm many times over. He is knowledgeable, helpful, forward thinking and is not afraid to roll up his sleeves to get the work done. This is very [...]

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Our collective experience delivers valuable results, tailored to our clients' goals Marketing Services Successfully launched a new brand of ice cream and frozen yogurt, including the research and product development of an all-natural product, packaging design and development, sales launch program and TV advertising. Won a Gold Medal award for packaging design at PAC-EX’95. Developed [...]

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Provides the services of a C.F.O., on a consulting basis Many entrepreneurial companies require a Chief Financial Officer but not on a full-time basis. James provides an experienced Chartered Accountant with the expertise for that role without having to commit your company to a full-time position. A dynamic financial professional with over twenty years of broad business experience, [...]

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Comprehensive Financial Services for Business Growth and Success Financial Many businesses have a person heading up the accounting function who has limited expertise in managing an accounting and finance function, or needs guidance, or help in fulfilling the needs of the business, particularly for business growth.A narrow view of the role often results in a Controller (or equivalent) who does [...]

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Expert Financial Management Solutions for Business Success Financial management, cash flow, strategic budgeting, accounting procedures The role of a Controller or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for medium sized companies Manage and coach the existing accounting department - a Controller Coach Financial coaching of owner/CEO and executive management CFO consulting and financial [...]

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Interim CFO/Controller Mastermind Solutions assists clients where there is a need to temporarily fulfill the role of the head of the accounting/finance function, in the absence of the incumbent: After termination of the incumbent; Maternity leaves; Long-term or short-term disability; Extended vacation. Fulfill the role of the Controller/CFO: Manage the staff Bank [...]

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Controller Coaching: Empowering the controller to drive business growth We assist the function head (Controller, CFO or equivalent) to develop their skills to meet the needs of the business. The guidance and direction of a Controller Coach is invariably welcomed by the incumbent when their hard and soft skills improve. Where the Controller reports to an executive that does not have extensive [...]

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