This year could be a tough one for many restaurant operators. In its 2023 State of the Industry report, the National Restaurant Association found that exactly half of all operators expect to be less profitable as compared with the previous year. While consumers still love restaurants, economic headwinds are forcing many to cut back on discretionary spending, […]
Time, just like any valuable commodity, is always coveted. The saying “time is money” carries literal weight in finance. It’s not just an asset; it’s a crucial factor in determining success. In a quest to manage numerous responsibilities—like strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance—CFOs and finance teams often find time must be juggled […]
David Appel is Global Head of the SaaS Vertical for the largest technology company on the London Stock Exchange, Sage. Over time, his organizations have earned the business of >1,800 SaaS and Software companies, growing at 40%+/year. He previously ran Direct Sales at Bill.com, led NetSuite’s Software Vertical, and was part of IBM’s Corporate Development team.
Machine learning and AI will help SaaS CFOs tremendously. How and where? Let’s start with the FP&A function in SaaS organizations that relies on detailed data visualization and financial storytelling. CFO automation tools make those two tasks much simpler and more intuitive for finance teams, among many other benefits. In this post, we’ll explore the […]
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