June 2018: What We’re Reading
By The Center Team on June 28, 2018
News and insights to keep you up to date and on track—creating a purpose-driven business, refining decision-making strategies, and more.
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Leading for Increased Strategic Impact
By The Center Team on June 20, 2018
The Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) reports that CFOs expect their finance teams to double the amount of time they spend on strategic activities by…
Who’s Responsible for Keeping Your Budget on Track?
By The Center Team on June 12, 2018
Budgeting should be a team effort, but our research revealed that it often isn’t.
May 2018: What We’re Reading
By The Center Team on May 23, 2018
News and insights to keep you up to date and on track—the strategic shortcomings of AI, grooming the next CFO, presenting data in context,…
In the Dark About Discretionary Spend?
By The Center Team on May 17, 2018
Discretionary spend can have a significant impact on a business’s bottom line, but our survey revealed that many leaders lack visibility.
Is Your Company Ready for a Corporate Card Program?
By The Center Team on May 12, 2018
Adopting a corporate card program is an important company milestone, but how do you know when it’s time? Here are some factors to consider.
April 2018: What We’re Reading
By The Center Team on April 27, 2018
News and insights to keep you up to date and on track—the new role of the CFO, lessons from a failed startup, scaling startup…
The Problem With Set It and Forget It Budgets
By The Center Team on April 11, 2018
Business needs change rapidly, but most budgets don’t. Our research showed that more than half of business owners only touch them once a year.
Are Manual Processes Slowing You Down?
By The Center Team on March 30, 2018
Our survey revealed that in an era of increasing automation, most companies are still relying on outdated methods to manage their budgets.
March 2018: What We’re Reading
By The Center Team on March 22, 2018
News and insights to keep you up to date and on track—a successful push to profitability, the importance of culture, managing forecasting risk, and…
Is Your Budget Bar Too Low?
By The Center Team on March 8, 2018
In our recent study, we were surprised that more than three-quarters of companies gave themselves an A or B for overall budget effectiveness.
February 2018: What We’re Reading
By The Center Team on February 28, 2018
Recent news and insights to keep you up to date and on track—tips for presenting data, the resurgence of ZBB, how to close the…