Big, Bigger, and To-Be-Continued


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Hi Reader,

I have some big, bigger, and to-be-continued news to share that I can't fit all in one update - so stay tuned for my March update to get all the details.

The big news: We've launched flat-rate due diligence packages for those looking to purchase a business that is under $3M in annual revenue. This is something we've been doing on the down-low (do people still say that?) and it just made sense to make it more formal.

The BIGGER news: Copper8 Strategies will now be under the Finance Fight Club brand. So Yes, we're still doing 1:1 monthly CFO services and all the good things we've been doing - but now only have one company name and one brand.

To-be-continued...

See? I can't get it all in one email.

Be sure to see our 2 latest blog posts below

Have a wonderful week

-Natalie


On the blog...

The Ultimate Guide to Due Diligence When Buying a Small Business

Let's get real about buying a small business - it's exciting but also terrifying if you don't know what you're walking into! As a CFO who's guided numerous clients through growth and due diligence, I can tell you that proper due diligence is what stands between you and inheriting someone else's problems (yikes!).

From Corporate Finance to CFO Services: Natalie Cook's Entrepreneurial Journey

Every business owner has a pivotal moment that changes their trajectory. For Natalie Cook, founder of Copper8 Strategies and Finance Fight Club, that moment came while managing a $1B P&L at Starbucks. Despite having what many would consider a dream job in corporate finance, something was missing. The entrepreneurial spirit that had first sparked years earlier with a small Etsy shop couldn't be ignored.

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Finance Fight Club

Finance is not rocket scienceSadly, it’s become this mysterious field for small business owners like yourself. And it keeps owners in the dark from making their best choices for their businesses. My love for finance started when that light bulb turned on. Finance is not bookkeeping or taxes. Finance is making good decisions, which requires good financial analysis and controls. You cannot be strategic in your business without first understanding your numbers.That’s when I decided to bring my CFO-type skills to small businesses. To help owners become leaders, by integrating numbers into their daily choices and busting the myth—that finance is rocket science. it isn’t. Ready to make choices based on data, not hunch? Ready to feel in control of your business? Ready to grow revenues & increase profits? With confidence?

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