From gatekeeper to innovator: How finance teams are using technology to drive strategic innovation
Chief financial officer (CFO) and finance teams are typically known for their fiscal duties – accounting, expenses and financial planning – that help ensure an organization is compliant and runs smoothly for long-term financial health. Over the past few years, the role of finance teams has drastically evolved to include driving innovation. During the pandemic, CFO guidance was critical to keep organizations running – by closely monitoring revenue and expenses and at times, making tough business decisions. Now, these teams are being asked to expand their role to become futurists and play a leading role in transformation. To learn more…
Applications open for Comerica Hatch Detroit with $100K prize
Applications are now open for the $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown.
The contest awards $100,000 to startups hoping to open a brick-and-mortar business in either Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park.
Entrepreneurs can submit their business plans on the Hatch Detroit website through Feb. 21, and the four-month contest will include two rounds of public voting. Those interested can sign up for information sessions on the website.
On top of funding to open the store, the winners will be support for accounting, legal, IT and public relations.
The first round of public voting will get the top 10, and…
How To Start An HVAC Business
Mark Snell, owner and founder of Polestar Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, is a third-generation plumber and HVAC technician.
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Are you an expert in your trade and wondering how to start an HVAC business? Or maybe you’ve been on your own for a while and are ready to take your existing HVAC business to the next level?
I started my HVAC company, Polestar Plumbing and Heating, over 35 years ago. In this time, I’ve learned a great deal about what makes an HVAC business successful. Knowing your customers, having a solid business plan, investing in your employees and marketing…
Halton Region Seeking Public Input on Key Priorities for 2023-2026
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Michigan groups launch $10M business microloan program
Applications are now open for a new business microloan program for women and entrepreneurs of color, according to an announcement Thursday.
The program, called the Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund, holds a pool of $10 million managed by Michigan Women Forward, a nonprofit organization that recently became a community development fund institution.
The program’s partners include: Huntington National Bank, which gave a $1.5 million investment; Ballmer Group, who gave a grant of $1.5 million; a State Small Business Credit Initiative federal loan participation of $1,494 million and a $1 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. There will be an…
Prompts for communicators using the new AI-powered Bing
Summary
The new Bing, your AI-powered copilot for the web, is now in preview, and you might be surprised at how much it can help us be better at our craft of communications.
These are some starter prompts to ask Bing, which have helped me and my team in our work over the past few weeks.
If you like the answers you find with Bing, remember to follow up with the source links for more information.
The new Bing is in preview, and we’re continuing to take feedback and apply those learnings to improve the experience over time.
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