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Future-Proof Your Municipal Finance Department

Because budgets can’t wait – and neither can your team.  In municipal finance, stability matters. So does agility. That’s the challenge: balancing both while dealing with budget pressures, lean teams, and constant demands for clear, accurate information. The truth is even well-run departments are often one retirement or vacancy away from falling behind.  Future-proofing your […]

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Unlocking Strategic Potential: The Impact of Freeing Up Time in Your Finance Function

As a CFO or controller of a mid-sized company, you understand that time is one of your most valuable assets. Optimizing your finance function to reduce time spent on routine tasks can lead to significant improvements in company performance. Here’s how reallocating your team’s time can drive tangible benefits:​   Enhanced Decision-Making and Strategic Focus

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Microsoft Ends Support for Dynamics GP: What’s Next for Your Finance Team?

If you’re reading this, chances are you already know that Microsoft has announced the end of support for Dynamics GP. If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic, I can relate. My journey with GP started long before I joined Vivid; I’ve spent years working with GP installs at both a large consultancy and now at Vivid.

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Building Financial Resilience: A CFO’s Guide to Crisis Management Strategies

In today’s volatile business landscape, disruptions are inevitable. From economic downturns to global pandemics, CFOs are constantly challenged to navigate crises while ensuring the financial stability and resilience of their organizations. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential crisis management strategies tailored specifically for CFOs, highlighting how they can lead their companies through turbulent times

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Corporate Performance Management vs. Business Intelligence

Corporate performance management and business intelligence…what’s the difference? Although the two concepts are closely related, there are some differences between the two in functionality, usage, and advantages. In the following article, we will take a quick glance at some of the basic differences between the two concepts. Hopefully, this information will provide you with a

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The Importance of Data Visualization in Business Intelligence

In the fast-paced world of business, making informed decisions is crucial for success and growth. Data serves as the backbone of these decisions, providing valuable insights into various aspects of operations, consumer behavior, market trends, and more. However, the abundance of raw data can be overwhelming and difficult to comprehend. This is where data visualization

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