SEPT - OCT 2023Copyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Managing EditorSarah DawsonEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava Garcia Leah JaneJoshua ParkerVisualizer*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditor's NoteSarah DawsonManaging Editoreditor@cfotechoutlook.comHarnessing the Power of Technology for Business ValuationDeveloping growth strategies with well-defined goals takes considerable time and energy for business owners. The value of a business is not just determined by its current value but also by what drives and supports it. Companies are rethinking how they operate along the value chain as they improve flexibility, strengthen cybersecurity, and reduce environmental impact. Technological advancements can significantly enhance a company's value if they enable it to offer better products, services, or processes. Implementing technology to streamline operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs can positively impact a business's valuation. Understanding the multifaceted market drivers is pivotal in accurately assessing a business's value and anticipating its growth trajectory. Macroeconomic conditions like GDP trends and interest rates steer investor sentiment and industry prospects and drive the valuation market. Technological advancements can elevate growth potential and foster innovation, bolstering a company's worth. Competitive landscapes, regulatory shifts, and consumer preferences reshape market dynamics, influencing valuation trajectories. Access to capital and Mergers and acquisition activity amplifies the growth prospects, reflecting positively on valuations. This edition of CFO Tech Outlook brings forth actionable insights in the form of data-driven approaches for business valuation. Companies leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize business operations and reinvent existing business models. It features a thought leadership article from Tomasz Serwan, Investment Director at Alior Bank, who emphasizes the importance of spending the money right away on the future needs to act reasonably, as the cost of capital is lower than the difference between the current and a future price. It also features an article from Douglas Maxwell, Chief Financial Officer at American First Finance, who sheds light on having a solid FP&A team to help model various upside or downside events that will help the CFO visualize potential impacts on the P&L. In this edition of CFO Tech Outlook, we also bring you the story of some of the top business valuation service providers. One of them is TREP Advisors, which guides business owners in the middle market through the complexities of succession planning, business valuations, and M&A initiatives. The firm has paved the path for many mid-market owners to find ideal deals that benefit sellers, including internal stakeholders and buyers. This edition featuring top Business Valuation Services Providers 2023 will assist you in identifying the best solution to deliver integrated services and enhance the profitability of your business. Let us know your thoughts!Contact Us:Phone:510-565-7614Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cfotechoutlook.comeditor@cfotechoutlook.commarketing@cfotechoutlook.com SEPT - OCT 2023, Vol 09-02 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CFO Tech OutlookVisit www.cfotechoutlook.com Celestial Jordan
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