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Ask a CFO is a weekly corporate finance Q&A with the CEO of Vanreusel Ventures, James Vanreusel. He has over 15 years of experience working at a CFO level for international non-profit and for-profit companies focusing on impact in tech and healthcare.
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Episodes
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- Unexpected Funds? Here's What to Do Next · 5 minIn this episode of Ask a CFO, we dive into two common yet critical questions for organizations: What should you do when unexpected funding comes your way? And how can you keep a…
- How can you scale your impact despite losing a donor? · 4 minIn this episode of Ask a CFO, we tackle the challenge of scaling impact for nonprofits, even when facing potential donor loss. Read More...
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel – Diving into the Employee Tax Credit (ERC). What Is It and Could You Be Eligible? · 6 minLooking for an outsourced accountant for your professional services firm? Russell Benaroya with Stride services can help, Read More Here...
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - The Audit Process · 8 minIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses his experience with the audit process for both for-profit and non-profit companies in the health and…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Taking your startup to the next level · 13 minIn this episode of Ask A CFO, James Vanreusel and Steve Matthews offer advice to early-stage founders who are wanting to take their businesses to the next level. Each of them…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Winning Hiring Strategies in the Great Resignation · 16 minIn this episode of Ask A CFO, we discuss the challenges of hiring. With the employment rate at a record low, how do you find qualified candidates during the great resignation?…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Why Companies Need a CFO · 8 minThe CFO acts as a quarterback for the internal functions and structure of the finance team. All of this is to keep the company on a growth track, eliminate risks, and attract and…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - What to Do When Your Q1 Budget Goes Awry · 7 minIn this Episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses the topic of reforecasting and rebudgeting should you miss your budgets at the end of Q1. Read more…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Venture Studios Unleashed: Insights from Jake Hurwitz of Gallery Partners · 44 minJake Hurwitz started his first company at 8 years old, a skateboard repair company. It failed miserably. But at 18 he started a design agency and made his way into the venture…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Understanding Sales Pipelines, Expenses, and Cash Liquidity · 4 minIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," James discusses the interplay between sales pipelines, expenses, and cash liquidity. Cash is the lifeblood of any organization, and it's crucial…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Understanding Employer Health Benefits · 6 minIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses the topic of employer covered benefits. Read more here
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Top Project Management Tools for Small Teams · 8 minIt's impossible to get everything done and keep projects organized! Or is it? In this Ask A CFO episode, James covers how he structures his projects and the techniques and tools…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Top Finance and Accounting Tools · 10 minIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions focusing this week on finance and accounting tools for small to medium sized business…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - The Perfect Timing for Hiring a CFO · 6 minIn this episode, James tackles a question that is often questioned by many founders and CEO: When should I bring in a CFO? We'll explore that as the answer isn't…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - The First 90 Days as a Start-Up CFO · 5 minThis episode of Ask a CFO features "The First 90 days of a CFO during a new engagement" Vanreusel Ventures helps young companies invest early in the financial infrastructure…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Strategies to Avoid Large Tax Bills · 6 minIn this episode of Ask a CFO, Co-Founder of Stride Services, Russell Benaroya was our special host. He and James discuss strategic tax planning, and how to prepare through the…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Smart Pricing Strategies in Economic Downturns · 16 minIn this episode of Ask A CFO, we discuss the dicey and sometimes taboo topic of --RAISING PRICES! EEEK. Why would you do such a thing? Well, sometimes you have to just to stay…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Should I prioritize growth, profitability, or long-term sustainability? · 2 minIn this episode, we tackle a question that often plagues startups and companies alike when they're raising funds or engaging with investors: Should they prioritize growth…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Scenario Analysis for Cash Cushion Planning · 6 minIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," the host addresses the question of how to manage finances when expenses remain constant but sales are inconsistent. The focus is on understanding…
- Ask a CFO with James Vanreusel - Non-Profit Strategies in Today's Climate · 8 minIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions focusing this week on non profit organizations. Read more here
