B2B CFO Expands in Oklahoma, Adds Kevin Murray as Partner

B2B CFO Expands in Oklahoma, Adds Kevin Murray as Partner

Murray Brings Financial Expertise to Oklahoma’s Main Street Businesses TULSA, Okla., (May 18, 2020) —  Business owners across Oklahoma now have a new resource to turn to. B2B CFO®, a national firm dedicated to providing management advisory services to privately held companies, announced today that Kevin Murray has joined the company as Partner.  Murray is currently the only B2B CFO partner in Oklahoma and will serve business owners throughout the state. Murray brings 15 years of experience as a CFO and an additional 15 years in public accounting and management consulting across multiple industries.  He has experience in oil & gas, software, distribution and manufacturing.   He began his career in 1981, serving as a Landman with Warren Energy before becoming a Financial Consultant with Shearson Lehman/American Express and New York Life Insurance.   But it is his expertise in operational finance that makes Murray an asset to Oklahoma business owners looking for strategy and guidance during today’s challenging economic time.   “Thousands of Oklahoma businesses are suffering a double hit because of the pandemic and the collapse of oil prices,” Murray said. “I’ve worked in this market for a long time and understand the unique set of challenges that our local businesses are facing. I am excited to bring the national resources of B2B CFO® to help Oklahoma companies and their family owners in these trying times.” In 2005, Murray began his CFO career with CreditPoint Software, a provider of credit and collections management solutions to businesses throughout the U.S. During his time as CFO of the company, he was responsible for cash management, financial reporting, board and investor relations,...
FREE POWERFUL ADVICE FROM AMERICA’S TOP CFOs ON CASH FLOW STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES

FREE POWERFUL ADVICE FROM AMERICA’S TOP CFOs ON CASH FLOW STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES

B2B CFO unveils plan to support privately held businesses during coronavirus pandemic MESA, Ariz. (March 31, 2020) – As business owners grapple with the new reality of a COVID-19 crisis-stricken economy, B2B CFO, a national firm dedicated to providing management advisory services to privately held companies, is stepping up to fill a much needed void with information regarding cash flow strategies and best practices during the crisis. Between forced closures, HR issues due to suggested quarantines, reduced spending and uncertain future, companies are in a cash crunch like never before. To support business owners during this time, B2B CFO’s nearly 200 Partners located across the United States have offered America’s businesses access to free cash flow advice sessions. In these personal, one-on-one sessions, business owners will learn what immediate action they can take, what plans they could make for the next two weeks, and valuable insights on how they can restart their business. “These are unprecedented times.  Everything we do at B2B CFO is designed to improve the lives of business owners,” stated Jerry L. Mills, founder and CEO, reinforcing the company’s mission. “We do that when the economy is great and we also do that in hard times like this.  Each one of our Partners is standing by to help business owners understand today’s options when it comes to cash flow strategies.” B2B CFO has a history of giving back to the community and this is not the first time that the company has stepped up to help stricken business owners. In the past, B2B CFO has rolled out assistance to business owners impacted by natural disasters such...
B2B CFO RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS FORBES “AMERICA’S BEST COMPANIES” AWARD AT THE 2018 SMALL GIANTS SUMMIT

B2B CFO RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS FORBES “AMERICA’S BEST COMPANIES” AWARD AT THE 2018 SMALL GIANTS SUMMIT

Founder, Jerry L. Mills, Accepts “Best Small Businesses in America” Award on Behalf of all B2B CFO Partners in New York City    Mesa, Ariz. November 1, 2018 –   B2B CFO®’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jerry L. Mills traveled to New York City in October 2018 to attend the “invite-only” Forbes Small Giants Summit and receive the official “Small Giants” Best Small Businesses in America award. B2B CFO® is nation’s largest firm dedicated to serving privately held companies with CFO and business transition services.  Earlier this year, in May 2018, the company was named as one of the 25 nationwide recipients of Forbes’ Small Giants award.  This award program is managed by Forbes magazine in partnership with the Small Giants community.  It recognizes 25 businesses that choose greatness over growth and demonstrate commitment to community and industry excellence. The companies that become Small Giants are all privately owned, profitable, and at least ten years old. Founded in 1987, B2B CFO® has for three decades demonstrated steady growth, adding Partners and expanding resources and solutions that help owners of privately held companies grow and sell their businesses. “B2B CFO® is an amazing company. The company made a profit, year after year.  The company has made a consistent effort to be great,” said Bo Burlingham, author and Forbes columnist during the Small Giants Awards ceremony in New York City, held at the Forbes on Fifth Headquarters on Monday, October 29th, 2018. “We are honored to be among America’s Best Small Companies. Receiving this award is validation of the values and the ongoing effort of each of our Partners.  At B2B...
B2B CFO Strengthens Position as Industry Leader Serving More than 1,000 Clients with Combined Revenue of $16.8 Billion

B2B CFO Strengthens Position as Industry Leader Serving More than 1,000 Clients with Combined Revenue of $16.8 Billion

B2B CFO on Track for Record-breaking Year MESA, Ariz. — B2B CFO, the nation’s largest firm dedicated to serving privately held companies with CFO consulting and business transition services, is further strengthening its leadership position this year with national recognition, increased number of clients, and overall improvements to its industry leading program “The Business Sales Solution.” These milestones demonstrate the company’s achievements and continued leadership. The firm’s 220 Partners now serve 1,050 businesses around the nation with subsidiaries around the globe. Those businesses, although all privately-held, represent a diverse number of industries from manufacturing to retail, and have a combined revenue of $16.8 Billion. A recent company-wide survey which tracks the firm’s overall impact, noted a significant increase in the demand for business ownership transition services. According to the survey, 11% of the firm’s total clients are currently in the exit process, actively working with B2B CFO Partners to accomplish their transfer of business ownership goals. A majority of the clients, a total of 51.5% of the 1,050 currently engaged with B2B CFO’s Partners, are considering selling their businesses in the near future. “B2B CFO has seen tremendous momentum this year, driven by numerous strategic actions such as the launch of our successful Business Sales Solution program, an increase in the demand for our exit service expertise and a myriad of accolades and awards, including the recognition as a Forbes Small Giant company for 2018,” said Jerry Mills, founder and CEO of B2B CFO. “It’s one thing to be the largest. We became that a long time ago. But it is our responsibility to continually innovate our services and...
B2B CFO Named to Forbes Small Giants of 2018

B2B CFO Named to Forbes Small Giants of 2018

MESA, Ariz. (June 7, 2018) – B2B CFO®, the nation’s largest firm dedicated to serving privately held companies with CFO consulting and business transition services, has been named to the 2018 Forbes’ Small Giants List.  B2B CFO is one of only 25 companies in the United States to receive this award.  The winners were selected for demonstrating longevity, scalable profitability and excellence in business practices.   “It is an honor to be named to the 2018 Forbes’ Small Giant List and recognized for our commitment to scalable growth and market innovation,” said Jerry L. Mills, CEO and Founder of B2B CFO. “This recognition is a testament to the three decades of steady growth and focus on continually improving our tools, talent and processes that best serve the needs of our clients.”   Each year, Forbes in partnership with the Small Giants community celebrates 25 standout businesses that favor greatness over growth. The companies are all privately owned, profitable, at least ten years old and are selected based on community involvement, commitment to team members and industry excellence.   Founded in 1987, B2B CFO has for three decades demonstrated steady growth, adding Partners and expanding resources and solutions that help owners of privately held companies grow and sell their businesses.   “B2B CFO has never failed to make a profit, year after year. The company has made a consistent effort to be great,” said Bo Burlingham, author and Forbes columnist during the Small Giants Awards reception in Detroit.   To see the complete 2018 list of Forbes’ Small Giants visit: https://www.forbes.com/feature/small-giants/#6b3c67854612   “Receiving this award was great way to cap...
FLORIDA ENTREPRENEURS DISCUSS CHALLENGES TO SELLING A BUSINESS

FLORIDA ENTREPRENEURS DISCUSS CHALLENGES TO SELLING A BUSINESS

Selling or buying a business? B2B CFO’s “The Business Sale Solution” educational seminar highlights hidden dangers of transferring ownership   FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (May 4, 2018) – Out of 20 million privately held companies that exist in the United States today, only 15,755 managed to successfully transfer ownership in 2017 according to Jerry Mills, B2B CFO®. What makes selling a business so challenging in today’s environment?   On April 25, 2018, a group of 20 South Florida business owners and advisors met at Bank United – Weston to answer that question and discuss the core issues of preparing companies for a sale. B2B CFO®, a national firm that serves owners of privately held companies with growth and exit strategies, recently launched “The Business Sales Solution” seminar series with a goal to educate business owners about the hidden dangers and risks involved in selling or acquiring a company.   The seminar addressed the following questions: (1) What is the #1 concern that business owners share about selling their business? (2) What type of buyer is best for the sale of your business? (3) What is needed to get past the possible deal-killers for your business?   “I’m walking away with great information that I didn’t know before” said Mary Beth Casey Franchise Owner of Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Fort Lauderdale who attended the event. “I imagined that the sales process would be complicated, but the presentation provided a process and some insights into how to approach the sale of our business. I feel more aware and therefore, more prepared.”   The event was organized by B2B CFO® in cooperation with Weston Hills...