Recent Articles from Dan King
The rise of you
Engaging relationships in today’s market starts with an understanding that the rules of the engagement are vastly different from even a decade ago. It's time to place your needs on the same level as the needs of others.This requires a process of creative self-renewal. Here are a few philosophies.
The M&A financial follies
Acquisitions can be a fantastic driver of business value – or a career-limiting disaster.Three key activities increase the likelihood of a successful acquisition: 1) the deal structure; 2) planning; and 3) execution. If all of these aren’t mastered, bring in outside help.
Success and the servant leader
Many Colorado companies have their fair share of great business models and leadership teams. Others, not so much. So why do some companies crush it on a daily basis while other struggle? One important key: the leadership of a “servant leader." The concept of the servant leader is among the top r...
Keep calm and carry cash
Working in a startup company is tough. Founders face many challenges: Creating a brand; getting customers to believe in their company; developing cutting edge products; and persuading customers to buy or use their products and services. The financial operations team, however, is a valuable and often overlooked resilient sales strategy and support system. Financial leadership […]
Know the rules to get revenue results
Revenue recognition for software companies is complicated and often misunderstood. Emerging integration of intangible software and tangible hardware from companies like Apple, Microsoft and others require new thinking.
A secret to hiring success
Acquiring and retaining top talent is challenging. When you are ready to hire, what approach gives you the greatest likelihood of success? “Casting” a person in the right role, as outlined in First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman, is one of the best methods. Casting means matching a person’s talents to […]
Six tips for being SaaS-y
Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) business models are gaining popularity for good reason. Market research firm IDC says that by 2015, SaaS solutions will account for $1 of every $6 spent on software. Additionally, Forbes recently recognized five reasons why Denver is a great place for startups, including SaaS companies. Currently in the software marketplace, publicly traded SaaS […]
When finance and sales work hand-in-hand
New and emerging Colorado companies are benefiting from arrangements where they can be co-located with shared access to resources and flexible space. These companies are expected to drive half of Denver’s workforce growth in the coming years. What kind of job growth should we expect, and how can...
Unleashing the power of financial operations
There are a growing number of companies being formed in Colorado, especially in Boulder and Denver. Colorado continues to be recognized as one of the best places to for startup companies. An important question to ask is “How will your company manage and balance the financial operations for success?” If you have ever created or […]