by Donald H Noble | Oct 14, 2024 | Funny, Private Equity
Private Equity Transforming Skilled Trades Who would’ve thought that fixing a leaky faucet or repairing an air conditioner could be the gateway to multi-million-dollar paydays? It turns out that private equity firms have discovered a treasure trove in skilled trades...
by Donald H Noble | Sep 27, 2024 | Executive Management, Funny
In San Francisco, we’re used to a little bit of chaos. Whether it’s our famously unpredictable weather or the traffic in Union Square, there’s always something to keep us on our toes. But lately, residents have been dealing with an unexpected challenge: coyotes. Yes,...
by Donald H Noble | Sep 20, 2024 | Executive Management, Funny
A Radical, Yet Surprisingly Logical Idea Picture this: It’s Election Day at your company. Ballots in hand, employees from every corner of the organization line up to cast their votes—not for the latest office snack or Friday’s playlist, but for their next CEO. Sound...
by Nathan Lawless | Sep 16, 2024 | Executive Management
Special shoutout to the Secret CFO who’s inspired me to write a brief series on being a SMB & Lower Middle Market CFO. After more than a decade in a mix of founder-led, privately held investor-owned, and PE-backed businesses across a variety of industries,...
by Donald H Noble | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive Management
The Critical Need for CFO Succession Planning Introduction In the ever-evolving business landscape, the CFO role has expanded significantly, necessitating a broader skill set and forward thinking. However, recent findings from Deloitte’s CFO Signals™ survey for...
