

1770 – Custom Advisory with Manny Skevofilax of PORTAL CFO Consulting
Dec 26, 2023
18:07
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Principal of Portal CFO, Manny Skevofilax.
When asked about the services Manny renders as a fractional CFO, in response, he elucidated that numerous business proprietors initially seek assistance from accountants but often grapple with comprehending profitability and executing data-driven decisions.
Manny underscored the significance of grasping fundamental metrics, such as identifying the most lucrative products or services, to advance towards business objectives.
Manny's professional scope extends across diverse sectors, encompassing service companies, manufacturers, and contractors. He conveyed that a pivotal aspect of his responsibilities involves scrutinizing financial statements.
Each business's financial statement narrates a distinct tale, and the ability to pinpoint areas for enhancement and make informed decisions grounded in financial data is deemed indispensable.
When questioned about his interactions with clients and the concept of engaging a fractional CFO, Manny expounded that he initiates by evaluating the client's existing financial information and their capacity to make informed decisions based on said information.
He stressed the urgency of timely and accurate financial statements, highlighting the significance of promptly addressing adverse trends.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Manny Skevofilax's work as a fractional CFO
- Importance of analyzing financial statements and making data-driven decisions
- Identifying profitable segments in business
- Making tough decisions about clients
- Overcoming stagnation in business
- Manny's experience working with various types of businesses
- Importance of basic metrics in understanding profitability
- Manny's blog and valuable content on LinkedIn
- Manny's approach to providing practical lessons based on his experiences and mentors