{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61868d2bd3839a0013af22a7/61868d38191fd30013f8b3d6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Her CFO Tips: 4 Steps in Planning Your Debt Financing Repayment and Achieving Long-Term Profitability","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61868d2bd3839a0013af22a7/61868d38191fd30013f8b3d6.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Many mission-driven female founders fear having debt in their business. However, when done right, taking on debt financing is actually a great way to grow and expand your business. One way to conquer your fear of going into debt financing is to plan your steps before you even approach a lender. In particular, it would benefit you to have a debt and interest repayment plan in place. Through this, you know what to expect in your business’s financials. </p><p>In this solo episode, I’ll show you how to think like a CFO when crafting your debt and interest repayment plan. We’ll dive deep into the financial questions that you need to ask yourself. Our end goal is to create a realistic financial forecast that determines whether or not debt financing is suitable for your business. </p><p>So tune in to know more about how you can think like a CFO so that you can plan smartly for the growth and profitability of your business! </p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li>[00:00] Why You Should Plan for Debt Repayment Before Going into Debt Financing</li><li>[02:16] Think Like a CFO Step #1: Create a Debt Schedule</li><li>[03:15] Think Like a CFO Step #2: Review Historical Financial Results</li><li>[05:29] Think Like a CFO Step #3: Clearly Identify the Assumption to Build the Forecast</li><li>[06:51] Think Like a CFO Step #4: Create the Forecast</li><li>[08:02] CFO Services that Will Help You Go Through Debt Financing</li></ul><p><b>Enjoyed This Podcast?</b></p><p>Write a review and share this with your friends.</p><p><b>Connect With Me</b></p><p>Ready to transform your purpose into an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy?<a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/lets-chat'> Schedule a chat</a> with me at any time.</p>","author_name":"Christina Sjahli"}