he role of a CFO extends beyond day-to-day financial management and plays a pivotal role in preparing a business for an exit. The role of a CFO extends beyond day-to-day financial management and plays a pivotal role in preparing a business for an exit, whether it be through a merger, acquisition, or other strategic transaction. Here are some key points to consider: Financial Due Diligence: CFOs play a crucial role in conducting financial due diligence to assess the company’s financial health and identify any potential risks or issues. This involves reviewing financial statements, accounting practices, contracts, and other financial data to ensure accuracy and transparency. Valuation and Financial Modeling: CFOs work closely with the executive team, external advisors, and investment bankers to determine the company’s valuation. They develop financial models, assess growth projections, and analyze market comparables to arrive at a fair and realistic valuation range. Financial Documentation and Reporting: CFOs ensure that financial documentation and reporting are in order, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements. This includes preparing financial statements, management reports, and other financial disclosures necessary for the exit process. Negotiation and Deal Structuring: CFOs collaborate with legal and executive teams to negotiate the terms of the exit transaction. They provide financial insights and expertise to structure the deal in a way that maximizes value for the company and its stakeholders. Tax Planning and Optimisation: CFOs work closely with tax advisors to develop tax-efficient strategies for the exit transaction. They assess potential tax implications, explore tax-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. Financial Communication and Investor Relations: CFOs play a critical role in communicating the financial aspects of the exit to internal and external stakeholders. They work with investor relations teams to ensure that key messages are effectively conveyed, providing transparency and clarity throughout the exit process. https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-vital-role-of-cfos-in-business-exit-preparation/ Tags Online Events Things To Do Online Online Seminars Online Business Seminars #business #cfo #preparation #exit #vital
Attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent job positions with client companies.
Identifying, attracting and shortlisting candidates for the recruitment process to fulfil the requirements of the business brief.
Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for information workers and data science professionals who seek to use database reporting and analysis tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, Power BI, R, SAS and other business intelligence tools, and wish to use TSQL queries to efficiently retrieve data sets from Microsoft SQL Server relational databases for use with these tools. Overview Identify independent and dependent variables and measurement levels in their own analytical work scenarios. Identify variables of interest in relational database tables. Choose a data aggregation level and data set design appropriate for the intended analysis and tool. Use TSQL SELECT queries to produce ready-to-use data sets for analysis in tools such as PowerBI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, R, SAS, SPSS, and others. Create stored procedures, views, and functions to modularize data retrieval code. This three-day instructor-led course is about writing TSQL queries for the purpose of database reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. Specifically, this course presents TSQL within the context of data analysis in other words, making meaning from the data rather than transaction-oriented data-tier application development. The course starts with a brief discussion of levels of measurement and quantitative research methodogy, and integrates these concepts into each TSQL topic presented. The goal is to provide a consistent, direct, and purposeful learning path from RDBMS data retrieval through analytical tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services, PowerBI, Excel, R, SAS, and SPSS. Module 1: Introduction to TSQL for Business Intelligence Two Approaches to SQL Programming TSQL Data Retrieval in an Analytics / Business Intelligence Environment The Database Engine SQL Server Management Studio and the CarDeal Sample Database Identifying Variables in Tables SQL is a Declarative Language Introduction to the SELECT Query Module 2: Turning Table Columns into Variables for Analysis: SELECT List Expressions, WHERE, and ORDER BY Turning Columns into Variables for Analysis Column Expressions, Data Types, and Built-in Functions Column aliases Data type conversions Built-in Scalar Functions Table Aliases The WHERE clause ORDER BY Module 3: Combining Columns from Multiple Tables into a Single Dataset: The JOIN Operators Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and Joins Understanding Joins, Part 1: CROSSJOIN and the Full Cartesian Product Understanding Joins, Part 2: The INNERJOIN Understanding Joins, Part 3: The OUTERJOINS Understanding Joins, Part 4: Joining more than two tables Understanding Joins, Part 5: Combining INNER and OUTERJOINs Combining JOIN Operations with WHERE and ORDER BY Module 4: Creating an Appropriate Aggregation Level Using GROUP BY Identifying required aggregation level and granularity Aggregate Functions GROUP BY HAVING Order of operations in SELECT queries Module 5: Subqueries, Derived Tables and Common Table Expressions Non-correlated and correlated subqueries Derived tables Common table expressions Module 6: Encapsulating Data Retrieval Logic Views Table-valued functions Stored procedures Creating objects for read-access users Creating database accounts for analytical client tools Module 7: Getting Your Dataset to the Client Connecting to SQL Server and Submitting Queries from Client Tools Connecting and running SELECT queries from: Excel PowerBI RStudio Exporting datasets to files using Results pane from SSMS The bcp utility The Import/Export Wizard Additional course details: Nexus Humans Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: •Analyze data by using queries and reports. •Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Microsoft Exchange Server. •Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. •Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. •Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. •Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. •Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. •Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. •Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure compliance settings and data access for users and devices. •Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. •Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. In this course, students will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Managing computers and mobile devices in the enterprise Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager tools Analyzing data using queries, reports, and CMPivot Introduction to queries Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot Lab : Creating and running queries Lab : Configuring SSRS Lab : Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot Preparing the Configuration Manager management infrastructure Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups Configuring resource discovery Organizing resources using device and user collections Lab : Configuring boundaries and resource discovery Lab: Configuring user and device collections Deploying and managing the Configuration Manager client Overview of the Configuration Manager client Deploying the Configuration Manager client Configuring and monitoring client status Managing client settings and performing management operations Lab : Deploying the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager client software Lab: Configuring and monitoring client status Lab : Managing client settings Managing inventory for PCs and applications Overview of inventory collection Configuring hardware and software inventory Managing inventory collection Configuring software metering Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence Lab : Configuring and managing inventory collection Lab : Configuring software metering Lab : Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence Distributing and managing content used for deployments Preparing the infrastructure for content management Distributing and managing content on distribution points Lab : Distributing and managing content for deployments Deploying and managing applications Overview of application management Creating applications Deploying applications Managing applications Deploying virtual applications by using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional) Deploying and managing Windows Store apps Lab : Creating and deploying applications Lab : Managing application supersedence and removal Lab : Deploying virtual applications by using Configuration Manager (Optional) Lab : Using Configuration Manager to deploy Windows Store apps Maintaining software updates for managed PCs The software updates process Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates Managing software updates Configuring automatic deployment rules Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates Enabling third-party updates Lab : Configuring the site for software updates Lab : Deploying and managing software updates Implementing Endpoint Protection for managed PCs Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies Lab : Implementing Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection Lab : Implementing advanced threat policies Managing compliance and secure data access Overview of Compliance Settings Configuring compliance settings Viewing compliance results Managing resource and data access Lab : Managing compliance settings Managing operating system deployment An overview of operating system deployment Preparing a site for operating system deployment Deploying an operating system Managing Windows as a service Lab : Preparing the site for operating -system deployment Lab : Deploying operating -system images for bare-metal installations Managing and maintaining a Configuration Manager site Configuring role-based administration Configuring Remote Tools Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site Lab : Configuring role-based administration Lab : Configuring Remote Tools Lab : Maintaining a Configuration Manager site Additional course details: Nexus Humans 20703-1 Administering System Center Configuration Manager training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 20703-1 Administering System Center Configuration Manager course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for hiring managers who want to save company time and money recruiting and hiring the right candidates. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will know how to present an open position, develop a workable hiring strategy, know how to find and select candidates for open positions. In this course, participants will gain skills and tools to help seek out great candidates that are a fit for your company. Learn to find the diamond in the rough. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan Defining and Knowing the Position Know the Position Needs Analysis Job Analysis Task Analysis Practical Illustration Hiring Strategy Company Information Salary Range Top Performers Be Prepared Practical Illustration Lure in Great Candidates Advertise Where Candidates Visit Develop Corporate Citizenship Treat Your Candidates Well Look at the Competition Practical Illustration Filtering Applicants to Interview Put Lots of Weight on Cover Letters Grading Resumes Internet Search Initial Phone Interview Practical Illustration The Interview (1) Introduce Everyone Use a Panel Match the Interview to the Job Types of Questions Practical Illustration The Interview (2) Tell Me About My Company Distractions Interview More Than Once Wrap Up Practical Illustration Selection Process (1) Testing Look for Passion and Enthusiasm Background Checks Trust Your Instincts Practical Illustration Selection Process (2) Education Level vs. Experience Have a Consensus Keep Non-Hires on File Checking References Practical Illustration Making an Offer Do it Quickly Employment Details Notify Rejected Candidates Be Creative Practical Illustration Onboarding Training and Orientation Mentoring 30-60-90 Day Reviews Make Them Feel Welcome Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words From the Wise
It is essential that those charged with responsibility for credit control and debt recovery have a full appreciation of the relevant law: no-one can negotiate effectively to recover a debt if they don't understand the ultimate sanctions they can apply. This programme is designed to give them a practical, up-to-date understanding of the law as it applies to your particular organisation. This course will help ensure that participants: Understand the relevant laws Know how and when to invoke legal processes Avoid legal pitfalls in debt collection negotiations Specific, practical learning points include: Definition of 'harassment' How to set up an in-house collection identity Whether cheques in 'full and final settlement' are binding The best steps to trace a 'gone away'... and many, many more. 1 Data protection and debt recovery There are a whole range of things which can be checked on members of the public and which are not affected by the restraints of the Data Protection Act. These will be explained in simple, clear terms so that staff can use this information immediately. 2 County Court suing The expert trainer will show how to sue for money owed, obtain judgment and commence enforcement action without leaving your desk. This module is aimed at showing how to make the Courts work for you instead of the other way around! 3 Enforcement of judgments There are many people who have a County Court Judgment (CCJ) against their debtor but who still remain unpaid. This session explains each of the enforcement methods and how to use them to best effect. Enforcement methods covered include: Warrant of Execution Using the sheriff (now known as High Court Enforcement Officers) Attachment of earnings Third Party Debt Orders Charging Orders (over property and goods) Winding-up companies and making individuals bankrupt 4 Office of Fair Trading rules on debt recovery Surprisingly few people are aware of the Office of Fair Trading rules on debt recovery and many of those that do know think they don't apply to them - but they do. Make sure you know what you need to! 5 New methods to trace elusive, absentee and 'gone away' debtors Why write the money off when you can trace the debtor and collect the money you are owed? 6 Credit checking of new and existing customers It makes sense to credit check would-be, new and existing customers to evaluate the likelihood of payment delays or perhaps not being paid at all. This session shows a range of credit checking steps, many of which can be done completely free of charge, including a sample credit application/ account opening form. 7 Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations Do your staff understand this legislation and how to use it to make people pay quicker than ever before? The trainer shows how. 8 The Enterprise Act The Enterprise Act made some startling changes to corporate and personal insolvency. What are the implications for credit control and debt recovery within your organisation?
How to protect your cash flow In the current economic climate more and more companies are finding that their customers are taking longer to pay - or are not even paying at all. As cash flow is key to the survival of any business, effective debt collection tactics are vital for all businesses. This workshop concentrates on the telephone skills and techniques you can use to achieve the most positive outcome in any debt collection situation - payment of money owed, as soon as possible, whilst keeping the collection cost as low as possible. The course will help you: Understand your debtors and communicate with them accordingly Develop a strategy for more effective debt collection Make every call count Handle difficult calls Reduce the amount of time you need to spend on chasing payment Increase your collection rates 1 The debt collection process Understanding the reasons behind payment default Looking at the debt situation from the customer's point of view Developing a strategy for effective debt collection 2 Advanced telephone communication skills Techniques for speaking to the person responsible for paying the debt How to gain the customer's trust when discussing debt Telephone collection skills best practice Key phrases that keep the conversation positive and open 3 Questioning and listening skills for gathering information Different types of question Using high-gain questions to uncover key information Active listening that will help you understand what customers are really saying Leading with examples and high-impact questions Summarising and restating 4 Overcoming objections and excuses Identifying objections Preparing suitable responses Probing objections and ways to overcome them 5 Gaining commitment and ending the call Learn how to negotiate an agreement to suit both parties Summarising actions for you and the customer Ending the call professionally 6 Dealing with difficult and challenging situations Understand different personality types The correct way to respond to an upset customer Ways to calm angry customers (and handle verbal attacks) 7 Action plans Course summary and presentation of action plans