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Life taught me more than school ever could. I broke away from what everyone told me. Education is your future, goes the saying. Here's my unconventional journey. I grew up in a working-class family. Everyone emphasized the importance of education. But my real lessons came from life outside the classroom. Traditional paths never suited me. My journey was tough and filled with doubt. But it led me to an unexpected passion—numbers. The turning point came when I realized 👉 numbers weren't just about balancing books. They were about unlocking potential. A crucial internship changed everything. My mentor saw potential in me that I hadn’t seen. He guided me onto a path I’d never imagined. Full of opportunities and growth. I climbed the ladder from junior accountant to regional CFO. From Brazil to Beirut, my career grew. I learned that finance isn’t just about crunching numbers. It’s about understanding the stories behind businesses. Stories of owners with big dreams needing clear guidance. This is why JK7 Consulting was born. In every business I helped, I saw how good financial planning changes everything. That's why I started JK7 Consulting. To bring clarity to SMEs and empower them to thrive, not just survive. Our core values are simple: 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹: we clarify your finances. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: we prepare you for the future. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: we help you make smart decisions. At JK7, we're reshaping SME financial management. Turning financial stress into strength. Setting businesses on the path to better management and clear finances. Thanks to everyone on this journey. 🙏 Your support has been incredible. Together, we can elevate more businesses to their full potential. 🚀 👋 PS: What's your biggest professional revelation? Share it in the comments. 💬 #FinancialLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTransformation ————— We're financial experts for 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙨. In just 12 months, we'll skyrocket your profits through razor-sharp financial insights—no gut feeling.

I broke the golden rule of ‘Education is your future.’ Here’s what happened: I grew up in a working-class family. Everyone said, “Education is everything.” But I found my true lessons outside the classroom. Traditional paths never suited me. My journey was tough and filled with doubt. It led me to an unexpected passion—numbers. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 Numbers weren't just about balancing books for me. They were about unlocking potential. A crucial internship changed everything. My mentor saw potential in me that I hadn’t seen. He guided me onto a path I’d never imagined. A path full of opportunities and growth. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 I went from junior accountant to regional CFO. From Brazil to Beirut, my career grew. I learned finance isn’t just crunching numbers. It’s about understanding the stories behind the businesses. Stories of owners with big dreams needing clear guidance. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐊7 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 In every business I helped, I saw how: ⯮ Good financial planning changes everything. ⯬ That's why I started JK7 Consulting. To bring clarity to SMEs. To empower them to thrive, not just survive. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 Clarity above all ↳ We clarify your finances. Proactive approach ↳ We prepare you for the future. Empowerment through insight ↳ We equip you to make smart decisions. At JK7, we're reshaping SME financial management. Turning financial stress into strength. Setting businesses on the path to better management and clear finances. Thanks to everyone on this journey. Your support has been incredible. Together, we can elevate more businesses to their full potential. PS: What's your biggest professional revelation? Share it in the comments. #FinancialLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTransformation — We're financial experts for 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙨. In just 12 months, we'll skyrocket your profits through razor-sharp financial insights, no gut feeling.

🔥 Are You Settling for Less in Your CFO Career? It’s Time for a Change! 🔥 Let’s cut to the chase. You’re not here to play small. You’re here because you want more—more control, more freedom, more earnings. But is your current CFO role delivering what you truly deserve? 🗓 Break free with The Noble CFO Challenge: May 13-17, 2024 🔗 Sign up now: challenge.thenoblecfo.com Why settle for a standard when you can redefine the rules? Why work for someone else’s dream when you can build your dreams? Here’s what this challenge offers: - Freedom to Work Anywhere: From a beachside café to the comfort of your home office. - Potential to Earn More: Break the salary ceiling with strategies that multiply your income. - Autonomy Over Your Time: Say goodbye to the 9-5 grind and hello to flexibility. Stop wondering 'what if' and start acting on 'what can be.' Join us for five transformative days that promise not just insights but real, actionable strategies that will launch your career as a fractional CFO.

Life experience vs Education I’d like to share a humorous anecdote about the ongoing debate between life experience and education. At 18, I chose the path of "life experience" after dropping out of school, and it turned out to be a game-changer. As my business began thriving with a multi-million euro revenue, we attracted investors to fuel our growth. As the CEO and CFO back then, I faced a crossroads when advised to relinquish one of my roles by conventional wisdom learned in business school. I refused to bow to the norm and held onto both hats. Despite pressure to appoint a dedicated CFO, I stood my ground, sharing the CEO responsibilities with my husband, who also was the Director of Sales. Because of their insistence, the investors, I reluctantly agreed to meet a candidate for the CFO position. To my astonishment, this business school-educated individual lacked fundamental financial knowledge, struggling to differentiate between debit and credit. The experience left me incredulous. I couldn't entrust the company's finances to someone with such a gap in basic financial understanding. I swiftly made the decision to part ways with the ill-equipped candidate. It was a stark reminder that practical experience often outshines theoretical knowledge. I continued juggling both roles, proving that sometimes, life experience is the best teacher. What story about the clash between life experience and education can you share? #lifeexperience #education #businesshumor #entrepreneurship

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Welcome to the Alphabetti Anecdotes – a series of posts looking back over the 40 years since I gained my Chartered Accountancy qualification This week “F is for Fractional” Back in my formative years fractional was most definitely just a mathematical term – who would have thought that many moons later I would be a fCFO ? – or in full a Fractional Chief Financial Officer. For those not in the know this means providing part time CFO services to a portfolio of clients - for me this means working with a small number of founder-led entrepreneurial companies from prerevenue up to a few £million of turnover Having been ploughing this way for over 5 years and supporting over 45 enterprises I can really see the benefits for all. For my clients they get the benefits and wisdom of my 40 years in the worlds of finance and commerce – from buying and selling companies, creating business plans and pitch decks through to instigating regular board meetings based on data and strategy – and all supported by a voice and face available to them when needs arise. For me I get the absolute pleasure of working with a bunch of inspirational leaders and a variety of challenges that I could only dream about – as well as being to organise my life so that both clients and personal life are in balance. When I was in my corporate phase I never thoughts that this stage of my professional life would be so fulfilling – it’s the dream I didn’t know about coming true. #perlesofwisdom #bizfit #alphabettianecdotes

As a CFO, it's crucial to have a clear vision and a deep understanding of your numbers. But that's not enough. You also need to anticipate the future, both the upside and the potential risks. And that's just the beginning. The key is to keep the CEO informed and to prepare detailed yet streamlined analysis so that your team can make informed decisions ahead of time. As a CFO, you need to be three steps ahead of the curve, not just one. 😎

If you’re interested in joining us for the 2nd cohort of our Mini MBA, head over to our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g-ZE958m The course covers a variety of topics which are structured to help you achieve your business goals: Wednesday 12 June - Vision and Strategy Wednesday 19 June - Finance and Funding Growth Wednesday 26 June - Market Analysis and Marketing Strategy Saturday 29 June - Investor Readiness #networking #womeninbusiness #workingwomen #breakthroughwomen

“Having financial planners that have taken different routes, whether that be a graduate scheme, second career or financial academies, will only help to appeal to different people” - Jamie Little CFP™ MCSI. Read our #CISIReview article to learn more about Jamie's inspiring career switch and his beliefs on how socioeconomic diversity is crucial for the success of financial planning firms: https://lnkd.in/gHApcfzF #CareerSwitch #FinancialDiversity #SocioeconomicDiversity #FinancialServices