With more than 30 years experience in financial management and strategy, Duncan has provided one-on-one mentoring sessions to small business managers to train them in basic and advanced financial techniques relevant to their activities and goals. With his extensive financial management experience in mind, he has helped elevate the status and profile of financial managers in small and midsize businesses, thereby significantly increasing their contributions to internal controls and strategic planning. Duncan has also helped SCORE clients create business plans, evaluate investment projects, seek out international opportunities, and more to take their businesses to the next level.
This workshop is designed to help participants manage their financial risks and opportunities when starting or growing a business. There are many benefits to growing your analytical skills and keeping a close eye on your business financial health. Knowing and understanding your financial statements - especially business cash flow - will help you be a credible and effective manager and negotiator with your business partners.
Here is a selection of the topics covered by this workshop:
If future cash flows look strong, you can seize business opportunities to expand earlier and with more confidence. You will have better control and be able to identify risks and take preventive actions ahead of time. SCORE can be your sounding board to test your ideas and tailor your plans. This workshop will arm you and help you make confident decisions with detailed knowledge of your financial potential.