The CFO’s Role and Agenda for Capitalizing on Useful Capital

Garry E. Meier, Ephor Group Chairman, presents  to myCFOnetwork CFO’s

Houston, TX - June 2, 2010 – Today, Ephor Group announced that its Chairman, Garry E. Meier will be presenting ”The CFO’s Role and Agenda for Capitalizing on Useful Capital” highlighting the current small business economic environment, financing and capital options, while discussing tactics for improving operating performance and how to prosper in the “New Economy.”  

For the live event Garry E. Meier will discuss in detail: 

• The Economic Reality for Small Business
• Near-Term CFO Priorities and Challenges
• How to attract “Useful Capital”
•  Financing Options in the’ New Economy’ for Small Business
• Long-Term Strategy and Near- Term Tactics:  Required Actions for CFOs

"In 2010 and beyond, wealth will be created for businesses that are the most productive, cost efficient, promote and excel at change management, and focus on being really good at a few things such as customer satisfaction" remarked Garry Meier.

Garry will also address CFO’s top challenges and priorities, and best practices for small businesses.

"Prosperity has no doubt been suspended for the near future. Change is upon us and those that embrace it and make it an asset, will maximize the opportunity even in these difficult times, said Garry Meier."

For more information visit:

• Ephor Group Resources
• Creating an Investable Business Checklist
• myCFOnetwork

 

About Garry E. Meier
Garry E. Meier has over three decades of experience in the services businesses and technology arenas.  He is a noted speaker on strategic effectiveness, value creation, outsourcing industry trends, performance improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Recently Mr. Meier has advised the US Senate, Small Business Council, on the "economic stimulus legislation" and on the many issues affecting small businesses.

Additionally, he is an advisor to private equity and venture firms on their investment strategies and portfolio companies. Garry currently focuses on providing board, institutional investment, and C-level guidance to maximize strategic, operational, and equity effectiveness for small businesses.

 

ABOUT EPHOR GROUP
Ephor Group makes emerging enterprises investable thus creating wealth for founders, owners  and all stakeholders. Our approach is proven, pragmatic, and performance oriented. Our management augmentation methodology, the Perform Business Process™ fills in the gaps where functional expertise and capital are constraining the business. Founded by Garry E. Meier, Ephor Group has a history of success transforming small businesses into wealth creating enterprises.

 

About myCFOnetwork
myCFOnetwork is an exclusive, invite-only, community and forum for the distinguished Financial Executive with a desire for discreet and useful networking opportunities.  Choose a city nearest you to begin networking with the top CFOs in your region.

 

Resource Downloads

Ephor's Perform Business Process Explained Through Sports

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High Performance Workforce Findings

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The Role and Agenda to Creating Useful Capital

A presentation for myCFOnetwork by Garry E. Meier on required actions for this economy.

Small Business Vulnerability to a Slow Economic Recovery

In the article Garry E. Meier outlines small business economic drivers in the near-term.

Capital & Financing Options for Owners in 2010

Understand the latest capital financing options for 2010 business owners.

Top Ten Barriers to Wealth Creation

Learn how to overcome small business resource constraints & failure points.

Revenue Best Practices Report

Includes: go-to-market planning, event and partnering best practices

Ephor Group News & Updates

July 2010 – Happy 4th of July from Ephor Group!

As you prepare for the second half of 2010, let us share with you a few of our recent publications which will lend some guidance and support in achieving your 2010 goals and objectives.   See the resources here.

June 2010 – Ephor' client Serenity Systems Acquires Certain Assets of Lighthouse Consultants.

Serenity Systems, a provider of IT Managed Services for organizations with enterprise systems, today announced the acquisition of certain assets of Lighthouse Consultants. Read the rest of the announcement here.  

June 2010 – The CFO’s Role and Agenda for Capitalizing on Useful Capital

Garry E. Meier, Ephor Group Chairman, presents  to myCFOnetwork CFO’s. Read more here.

May 2010 - Ephor' client HRAdvance Acquired by Hewitt.

Learn more at: Hewitt.com

April 2010 – Ephor releases FAO (Financial and Accounting) Outsourcing Brief

As the economy transitions, enterprises are transitioning from cost-cutting to cost-agility.  Increasingly, businesses are opting for “lighter-weight” service providers that combine a) software technology with b) outsourced services to create a FAO platform offering that delivers exceptional value.  Download the report here.

 

February 2010 – Ephor' client Serenity Systems Acquires Certain Assets of Kommar Solutions.

Learn more at: serenitysystems.com

February 2010 – American Small Business Vulnerability to Slow Economic Recovery

In the article Garry E. Meier outlines the five (5) areas that will be weighing down the economy in the near-term. Learn more on Ephor Group's eNewsletter.

February 2010 – Capital & Financing Options in 2010

Businesses that that have changed and are profitable (and are backed by a strong management team with lean operations and have both a unique business model and defined business plan) have multiple financing options available to them as the following report details. Download the report here.

January 2010 – Top Barriers to Wealth Creation

Over the past decade Ephor Group has worked with literally hundreds of small businesses to overcome barriers to wealth creation. This document identifies the most common barriers and provides guidance and processes to create a roadmap for near and long-term success. Download "Top Barriers to Wealth Creation."