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Our Fractional CFOs are of a Different Breed

We are entrepreneurs at heart. We think and act like business owners. We have helped build, finance and sell many companies over our careers. We can do the same for you.

Our nationwide team of outsourced CFOs, with an average of 21 years of C-Suite experience, will help take your business to the next level.

And with fixed fee service packages starting at $3,300 per month, we add great value for a fraction of the cost of a full time CFO!

Benefits of Hiring our Fractional CFOs:

A Fresh Perspective

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Our CFOs will challenge your thinking, bring in new ideas and a fresh perspective

Your Finances in Order

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With better processes and procedures, we deliver accurate and timely financial information

Better Decision Making

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We will give you peace of mind and the confidence to make important decisions

Growth and Value

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We will drive faster growth, increased profitability and a higher value for your business

Schedule your free consultation and more below:

    What Our Fractional CFOs Can Do For You

    Our Scope of Work may include any of the services listed below, as well as others requested by you.

    Reporting and Compliance Matters

    • Oversight of finance, accounting, audit, tax and insurance matters

    • Review of monthly financial statements

    • Creation of annual budgets, with updates on a monthly or quarterly-basis

    • Preparation of monthly financial packages to include: budget-to-actual comparison, variance analysis, KPI report

    • Preparation of rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts and recommendations on how to optimize cash flow

    • Design and implementation of financial processes and internal controls

    • Oversight of financial/operating/ERP systems selection and implementation

    • Investor / Bank relations

    Performance Matters

    • Advice regarding opportunities to increase revenues – either organically or through acquisitions/partnerships

    • Development of profitability analysis by product or market and recommendations on how to improve margins

    • Review of cost structure and advice concerning cost-saving measures

    • Integration of financial analysis and discipline into pricing decisions

    • Creation and management of incentive/bonus plans

    Strategic Matters

    • Preparation of long-term financial forecasts and business plans (3-5 years)

    • Strategic Review and SWOT analysis

    • Guidance regarding capital structure matters

    • Capital raising

    • M&A advisory

    Is it time to Onboard a Fractional CFO?

    If you can relate to a few of the statements below, you would greatly benefit from having one of our outsourced CFOs by your side.

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    IT’S LONELY AT THE TOP:  You lack an experienced business partner and “consiglieri” at your elbow who is objective, strategic and fact-based, yet passionate about growing the value of your company. There is a substantial gap in business experience and acumen between you and other members of your team

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    THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH HOURS IN THE DAY:  You have no time to deal with important financial or operating tasks, which keep on being postponed or falling through the cracks…or worse still, such financial and operating tasks continuously crowd out your pivotal duties related to customer acquisition and products

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    NO STRATEGY, INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS FROM FINANCE:  Your finance function is limited to producing the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet. It provides no: strategic input, detailed profitability analysis of your products/services, a rolling cash flow forecast, benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators, etc. You feel like you are flying the proverbial airplane with no instrument panel

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    CASH FLOW AND PROFITABILITY “SURPRISES”:  Your business is experiencing profitability or cash flow problems, is missing bank covenants or is underperforming the budget – and you are often surprised by it

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    $20 MM COMPANY STUCK IN THE BODY OF A $4 MM BUSINESS:  Your business is growing fast and requires more robust finance and operating functions to deal with the challenges and opportunities that come with such rapid growth. Increasingly, you feel like your company’s accelerated expansion is being restricted or held back by its own lack of infrastructure

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    SHORT-SIGHTED:  You don’t have a long-term view of your business, including: (i) a 3 to 5-year strategic plan and financial forecast and (ii) a sense of the business value, currently and in the future

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    DEAL MAKING:  You are looking to raise capital to fund growth or acquisition opportunities and reach your ambitious goals. Or you plan to sell in the short to medium-term and have not prepared your company for it

    The Venture Growth Partners Advantage

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    Seasoned Fractional CFOs, with an average of 21 years in the C-Suite leading companies of various sizes and dynamics. Our experience includes: (i) starting-up and co-founding successful businesses; (ii) helping companies scale up rapidly; (iii) leading the transformation of mature, larger businesses; and (iv) successfully turning around troubled ventures. We have also been part of some corporate failures, from which we learned important lessons.

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    Team Approach – Because we work collaboratively, when you retain one of our outsourced executives, you gain access to the whole team’s knowledge, experience, and relationships. This provides your business with a real competitive advantage.

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    We have negotiated $60+ billion worth of M&A ($35+ bn) and Capital Raise ($25+ bn) transactions across numerous industries and countries, including  including: company sales, mergers, acquisition, joint-ventures, equity and debt financings, and balance sheet restructurings. Counter-parties in those transactions ran the gamut, (i) from entrepreneurial buyers to corporate acquirers; (ii) from angels and small investors to major venture capital and private equity firms;; (iii) from traditional commercial banks to alternative debt capital providers

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    Vast industry experience, covering virtually every corner of the economy, including: SaaS and Software-enabled Businesses, Technology, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Fintech & Crypto, Marketing & PR, Consumer Products, Retail, Franchises, Distribution, Manufacturing, Professional Services (including the trades), Energy and Clean Energy, Logistics, Defense and Government Contractors, and Non-profit.

    CFO Services Packages

    Starting at $3,300 per month, our fixed fee service packages offer you the structure and price certainty of an engagement with a defined scope of work, with the flexibility to request additional support as needed, and charged on an hourly basis.

    Fixed Fee Plan: Starter Advanced Pro
    Monthly Rate (except for month 1)*
    $3,300
    $5,500
    $7,700
    Review of monthly financial statements, including interactions with bookkeeper to address issues
    Preparation of monthly financial packages, including: budget-to-actual comparison, variance analysis, KPI report
    Advice regarding opportunities to increase revenues
    Review of cost structure and advice concerning cost-saving measures
    Interaction with tax advisors
    Bi-weekly 1-hr meetings with the CEO/Leadership Team
     
     
    Weekly 1-hr meetings with the CEO/Leadership Team
     
    Monthly preparation of rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts and recommendations on how to optimize cash flow
     
    Quarterly update of budget throughout the year
     
    Design, implementation and management of financial processes and internal controls
     
     
    Integration of financial analysis and discipline into pricing decisions
     
     
    Management of incentive/bonus plans
     
     
    *For the first month, when onboarding takes place, the invoice will be equivalent to double the regular monthly rate; Does not include travel expenses or travel time to client, if applicable.

    Ad-hoc Tasks

    • Creation of annual budget: $6,875
    • Creation of incentive/bonus plan: $4,400
    • Development of profitability analysis by product/market, recommendations on margin improvement (per product or service): $2,750

    What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

    Look no further than Venture Growth Partners! Having the opportunity to meet and discuss the needs of our business with Mario was the first step among many where VGP proved their worth. They helped guide and support us in ways we could develop goals, metrics, and strategies that would elevate our skills by placing one of their tenured consultants with us. We were not exactly sure what we needed, but Mario was able to decipher it in just two meetings, which resulted in our engaging the right VGP team member to fill this role, already armed with the right skills to become an essential part of our business. Now, we can’t imagine what or where we would be without Venture Growth Partners.

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    Pavel circlePavel Perlov
    CEO at Electronic Fluorocarbons LLC

    I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with and knowing James (Christodoulou) for almost 20 years, and thanks to his drive, passion, knowledge and common-sense approach to doing business, he’s always been a great teammate. Based on his diverse experience and his ability to drive results, he makes the perfect CFO who is able to handle everything from the day-to-day financial affairs to high level strategic thinking. His inside and deep knowledge of the financial markets will be a huge asset to those looking for a multifaceted CFO, especially if the company is in the early stages of raising debt and/or equity. James is a very hard worker who takes his job incredibly serious, but not himself, this is why everyone loves working with him.

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    Jonathan Whitworth
    Former CEO of Seaspan (retired) and Board Member on three corporate boards

    I’ve worked with Paul Ryan for over eight years. With Paul’s leadership working with me as president of a national organization, I was able to turn around our finances. We were heading into a financial cliff and his sound expertise, practical scenarios and knowledge of our business model helped us steer the organization into a strong financial position. With many financial staff and consultants, I don’t know if I am getting the truth, accurate numbers or truly good advice, but with Paul I never have to question that. He brings it all to the table. He’s able to stay high-level and strategic while paying attention to the details. He sees things clearly and has experience with a lot of different types of business and organizations. He’s so easy to work with. Such an amiable and collaborative professional who brings clarity and integrity to every decision.

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    Kelly Bates circleKelly Bates
    President, Interaction Institute for Social Change