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How to Prepare for Your Next Board Meeting Like a CFO (Even if You Don’t Have One In-House)

Lorne Noble
September 22, 2022

For growth businesses, the board of directors isn’t just a group you’re required to report to every quarter. These professionals often act as a sounding board you can bounce ideas off and a trusted advisor you can turn to for guidance in making strategic decisions that drive your business forward. That’s especially true if…

CPG Companies, Finance

5 Ways to Grow Your Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Company

Lorne Noble
June 7, 2022

The past few years have challenged businesses on every front and in particular, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Company leaders have faced challenges like changing consumer habits, supply chain issues, and increased operating expenses. These shifts are requiring CPG companies to rethink operating models, enhance commercial capabilities, and find new opportunities for growth. To…

CPG Companies, Finance, Tech Companies

How to Determine the Financial Health of Your High-Tech or CPG Company

Lorne Noble
May 2, 2022

If you run a technology or consumer packaged goods (CPG) company and you need an infusion of venture capital (series A / B) to take your business to the next level, one of the biggest questions on any potential investor’s mind will be: How financially healthy is the company? Before an investor makes a…

CPG Companies, Finance, Taxes, Thought Leadership

3 Ways Consumer Expectations Impact Your CPG Business Taxes and Financials

Bert Wilson
March 11, 2022

Every business today is challenged to meet unprecedented customer demand at a time when supply chains are constrained like never before. It takes a strategic approach to ensure your goods reach consumers quickly and efficiently. And with a McKinsey & Company report noting that execution is now the strongest driver of profitable growth for…

CPG Companies, Thought Leadership

What Makes a Good Co-Packer?

Lorne Noble
August 30, 2021

If you’re an early stage or young consumer product goods (CPG) company, you’ll know that there’s a certain stage you’ll reach in your growth journey where you’ll probably be looking to scale up your production to maximize on sales and profits. We’ve already talked about how hiring a CPG broker can help in pursuing…

CPG Companies, Startups

What Makes a Good Distributor?

Lorne Noble
June 14, 2021

What is a Distributor? Most consumer goods (CPG) brands and companies will start off using self-distribution because it’s the most cost effective option at the time. But as your business grows and your inventory expands, self-distribution is no longer a viable option. And that’s when you’ll likely start looking for a distributor. Distribution is…

CPG Companies, Startups

What Makes a Good CPG Broker?

Lorne Noble
March 9, 2021

Becoming a High Growth CPG Brand So you’ve started a consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand and you’ve had some initial success with your product, but you want more. You want to figure out how to reach that high growth success and become THE product everyone is buying and talking about. But how do you…

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