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5 Steps to Turn Business Disruption Success Into Competitive Advantage
When 9 in 10 startups fail, how do you become a unicorn instead of going the way of the dodo? In other words, how do you succeed as a disruptor like Uber and not end up a business school case study like Blockbuster? The real trick to succeeding as a disruptor is having a crystal-clear understanding of your competitive advantage.…Read More
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Selena Trudy Sanderson Named Sales Advisory and Growth Practice Leader
Fahrenheit Advisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Selena “Trudy” Sanderson to Practice Leader of the firm’s Sales Advisory and Growth Practice. In her new role, she leads a team of experienced sales operators to help mid-market companies accelerate revenue growth. Sanderson has decades of experience leading, scaling, and advising companies on growth strategies, partnering with clients to understand…Read More
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6 Tips for Successful Succession Planning
Retirements, population trends, and workforce dynamics have focused many leadership teams on recruiting, compensation, and retention strategies. But there’s an elephant in the room too often ignored: succession planning. In today’s environment, where many employees retire upon eligibility and others are jumping ship thanks to pandemic-related changes and inflation challenges, a succession plan is critical. Just like recruitment and retention…Read More
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Fahrenheit Finance & Accounting Expert Spotlight: Brad Harger
Brad Harger brings strategic support and scenario analysis to clients confronting financial planning and analysis challenges, including budgeting and forecasting, data analysis and interpretation, performance measurement and reporting, risk management, financial modeling, capital allocation, and stakeholder management. Harger assesses risk, delivers contingency plans, and optimizes financial decision-making with actionable insight that goes beyond reporting numbers. By identifying key financial performance…Read More
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How Fractional or Interim Talent Benefits Your Business
When the unexpected strikes your business – the departure of a key leader, a competitor’s adoption of disruptive technology, unintentional non-compliance with regulations, or another shock to the system – hiring fractional or interim finance, HR, or sales talent to meet the challenge and right the ship is often the best course of action. It’s like calling one of the…Read More
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The Benefits of Engaging Fractional HR Expertise
Businesses nationwide face moment-to-moment decisions about driving growth, raising capital, managing communications, and navigating regulations, all of which impact HR policies and teams. The volume and details of HR work, no matter the business cycle, can push stretched HR teams to the breaking point, especially teams of one (which are not uncommon!). Fractional HR support can ease the pressure, overcome…Read More
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What is Competitive Strategy?
It’s imperative for organizations to have a robust, battle-tested competitive strategy that guides their decision-making and resource allocation. A competitive strategy dictates how an organization can build a competitive advantage over competitors, creating a superior market position that enables them to perform better in the long term. The foundations of competitive strategy are found in legendary academic Michael Porter’s 1980…Read More
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Fahrenheit Finance & Accounting Expert Spotlight: Russ Gambrel
Russ Gambrel has never been an “accountant’s accountant.” He’s more of a “chief executive’s accountant.” A talented practitioner with excellent communication skills who assesses financial process challenges, succinctly communicates solutions to organizational leaders, and leads effective implementations that get results. As a fractional consultant, Russ rights the ship quickly when a client’s accounting infrastructure fails, or a key person…Read More
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4 Ways HR Leaders Can Help Employees Overcome Career Stagnation
The Great Resignation is dwindling. Last year’s talent war is over — talent won. What’s next for high-impact talent? Some people are taking new jobs. Some are getting promoted. But some feel stagnant, disengaged, and unmotivated. Perhaps they can’t see the next step on their career ladder, or they have too much work and not enough time. Maybe they aren’t…Read More
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Make Your Move with Fahrenheit’s Finance & Accounting Career Advisors
The best finance and accounting talent in the market doesn't wait for career opportunities to happen. They make them happen. If you're ready to make your next move, work with experienced advisors who know the market's needs, understand your career objectives, and advocate for your interests. Work with advisors who make things happen — Fahrenheit Advisors. Get started today with…Read More