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.
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.
In 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 close eye on your budget spending to ensure you end the year on track?
In this episode of Ask a CFO, we tackle the challenge of scaling impact for nonprofits, even when facing potential donor loss.
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In 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 tech sectors. Audits are complex and intricate. At times, they can seem like a looming task, but the purpose of an audit is not to create extra work for your Finance Team. Ultimately, in the end with a positive result, it can make your company more profitable, and attractive to investors and stakeholders. Read More Here...
In 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 shares nuggets of wisdom about what they've discovered from their past mistakes and examine the essential elements of a successful business. They emphasize the importance of developing your team, leveraging experts, implementing software and procedures, and effectively utilizing resources. <a href="https://vanreuselventures.com/not-sure/ask-a-cfo-with-james-vanreusel-taking-your-startup-to-the-next-level/">Read More Here...</a>
In 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? Covid has had a huge impact on so many areas of our lives and hiring is an area that continues to be affected.
The 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 keep investors and donors happy and excited about your business.
In 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.
Jake 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 studio space in 2017. In 2018 he started the Global Startup Studio Network, which later sold to the Global Accelerator Network. He now consults with about 120 studios around the world with Gallery Partners. He’s here to teach us all a lot about the venture studio space, and why it has changed SO much in the past 6 months alone.
In 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 to manage both the inflow and outflow of cash effectively. Expenses are highlighted as typically predictable, especially when not scaling or hiring new personnel. In contrast, sales can be unpredictable, underscoring the importance of maintaining a well-structured sales pipeline.
In this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses the topic of employer covered benefits.
It'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 he employs to eliminate bottlenecks.
In 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.
In 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 one-size-fits-all.
This 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 that will enable them to scale efficiently.
In 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 year.
In 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 afloat because when there is a downturn, that doesn't exclude Y-O-U. We are all "in it together," right? So if you or your business is experiencing expenses tied to inflation, increasing overheads, and narrowing profit margins, or even better, your team is just betting faster with higher output, it may be time to raise your pricing.
In 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, profitability, or long-term sustainability? We'll explore each term individually, dissecting the implications and considerations associated with them.
In 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 different scenarios, including the base case, best case, and worst case.
In this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions focusing this week on non profit organizations.