Eventual Millionaires Interview!
December 8th, 2011
Do you want to learn how to become a millionaire? If so, you should check out my interview on www.eventualmillionaire.com. The truth is millionaires are ordinary people that have made decisions which led them to success. I share some of my decisions on my interview with Eventual Millionaires. During the interview, I discuss the obstacles [...]
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CFOs Need More Than Numbers, Ren Carlton Featured in Crain’s!
September 27th, 2011
In this week’s edition of Crain’s, Nancy Kaffer and I discuss the role of a CFO in an organization. Below is a copy and link to the article. I hope you enjoy! To view the entire article as a PDF, click here CFOs Need More Than Numbers. “REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CFOs need more than numbers” [...]
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Ren Carlton Named One of DBusiness Magazine’s 30 In Their Thirties!
September 22nd, 2011
DBusiness has honored Ren Carlton as one of the regional business professionals in their 30s who are advancing their companies, industries, and communities. From savvy entrepreneurs to enterprising executives, these overachievers believe opportunity and growth are not only achievable, but expected given the success of multiple generations of business leaders in the region and state. [...]
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DAS is Proud to Welcome Dave Logan as its New Director
September 13th, 2011
Dynamic Advisory Solutions is proud to welcome Dave Logan as its new Director!Dave, a native Detroiter, brings with him nearly a decade of success of in the sales industry. He comes to DAS after spending the previous five years with Palace Sports & Entertainment and the Detroit Pistons[...] ... Read more
8 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Disaster
September 9th, 2011
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, many businesses are left reeling as they try to pick up the pieces left behind from the storms destruction [...] ... Read more
Job Creation Comes From Existing Businesses, Not Startups
August 24th, 2011
Job creation continues to be an issue that affects Americans. Now that we are in the midst of campaign season, the issue is getting even more press than usual. To that end, new research indicates that existing companies are responsible for [...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton is Offering a Webinar Series through the MACPA!
August 12th, 2011
Beginning in October of 2011, Ren Carlton will be offering a series of Webinars through the MACPA. His Webinar series is titled the Financial Recovery Series!, and it serves to benefit both struggling and prosperous businesses alike. Below is a breakdown of each Webinar date as well as a summary of each presentation [...] ... Read more
DAS Assembles Rock-Star Advisory Board to Become a National Consulting Firm
August 1st, 2011
Troy, Michigan, July, 25 2011 Dynamic Advisory Solutions (DAS) is pleased to announce they have assembled an elite advisory board in order to help grow DAS to a national consulting firm! The board members include David Farbman, Stephen Gross, and John Bower. We have had great success in the Metropolitan Detroit [...] ... Read more
Read What Clients are Saying about DAS!
June 10th, 2011
Below is a client testimonial from Peter Davis, President of IMPACT Management Services.From helping us implement proper financial controls and determining KPIs, to providing the financial vision youd expect from a great CFO, DAS has been a major [...] ... Read more
DAS Featured in Inc. Magazine!
May 23rd, 2011
DAS was recently featured in Inc. Magazine! Below is part of the article that cited DAS as a great business opportunity for financial professionals. I hope you enjoy! [...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Partners With Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
April 21st, 2011
I am pleased to announce that I will be facilitating numerous events through the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) this fall. My presentation topics will include [...] ... Read more
DAS Franchises Now Available in New York!
April 18th, 2011
As of April 2011, Dynamic Advisory Solutions can now offer franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs in New York! For more information [...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Featured In Octane Magazine!
April 12th, 2011
Below is an article from Octane Magazine where I was asked to share my thoughts and experiences on keeping your money safe! Octane is the quarterly award-winning magazine of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). EO is a dynamic, global network of more than 7,500 business owners in [...] ... Read more
Read What Events Solutions International (ESI) is Saying About Dynamic Advisory Solutions (DAS)!
March 30th, 2011
Read What Clients Are Saying about Dynamic Advisory Solutions (DAS)! Below is a quote from Tom Marinelli, CEO of Event Solutions International, Inc.During a difficult time for the economy and for our company, DAS brought[...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Interviewed Live on BlogTalkRadio!
March 16st, 2011
I will be interviewed on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, March 17th at 1:00 pm EST. I have been asked to give tricks and tips for successful accounting. Visit[...] ... Read more
DAS Franchises Now Available in Wisconsin and Minnesota!
March 1st, 2011
As of February 2011, Dynamic Advisory Solutions can now offer franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs in Wisconsin and Minnesota! For more information [...] ... Read more
Buying a Franchise vs. Buying an Existing Business
January 14th, 2011
I am frequently asked whether it is better to buying a franchise or buying an existing business. Now that we are awarding DAS franchises (see www.globalcfos.com for details), my opinion may be somewhat skewed towards buying a franchise. However, I found a great article[...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Published in Business Update Publication!
January 12th, 2011
Ren Carlton's article "Is the CFO or Bank Responsible for Cybercrime" was featured in the January 2011 edition of Business Update Publication! Click [...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Appears on Michigan Entrepreneur TV!
January 5th, 2011
I recently had the privilege of appearing on Michigan Entrepreneur TV! Michigan Entrepreneur Television is a weekly talk show that features businesses that exhibit entrepreneurship. Tara Kachaturoff and I discuss a wide variety of topics, including[...] ... Read more
Management Consulting 3rd Best Job in America!
November 29th, 2010
The November 2010 issue of CNN Money Magazine released a study of the 50 Best Jobs in America. The study used a number of criteria to rank positions [...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Appears In Entrepreneur Magazine!
October 20th, 2010
Below is an article from Entrepreneur Magazine where I was asked to share my thoughts on when a business is ready for a CFO. I hope you enjoy! [...] ... Read more
Partnership with Brown and Brown to Offer Franchises Employee Benefits
October 19th, 2010
Global CFOs is pleased to announce that Brown and Brown will be offering employee benefit options to franchises in most states (click here to see Brown and Browns 180 locations). Policies include health insurance, disability policies, retirement plans, and more. For a complete list of their services, click here. For more information about these programs, please contact:
Jerry Zaccardelli : Group Benefits Producer : Chief Compliance Officer : Registered Representative and Principal : FINRA/SIPC : jzaccardelli@bbdetroit.com : Direct Dial: 586.446.3561
Dynamic Advisory Solutions Successes Featured in Case Study!
October 8th, 2010
Below is a case study about Dynamic Advisory Solutions.The piece was written by Gwen Moran from RainToday Publications.I hope you enjoy! [...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Appears on Business Insanity Talk Radio
August 10th, 2010
Ren Carlton, CEO of Dynamic Advisory Solutions and author of "Profitpreneurship - Creating a Business that Produces Outstanding Financial Results" appeared on episode 89 of the Business Insanity Talk Radio show with Barry Moltz. Ren Carlton gives a glimpse into his new book, as he offers advice [...] ... Read more
Ren Carlton Provides Expert Opinion in Crain's Detroit Business News
August 2nd, 2010
Ren Carlton, CEO of Dynamic Advisory Solutions, was featured in Crain's Detroit Business News last week. Crain's Detroit Business News used Ren Carlton's expert opinion to help Awecomm Technologies. Awecomm Technologies is a second-stage business looking to grow through launching a new line of business. Below is an excerpt from the article written by Dustin [...] ... Read more
What Every CFO Should Learn From BP Oil
July 1st, 2010
Obviously the BP oil spill is a tremendous tragedy. Many mistakes were made, but who is primarily at fault? CEO Tony Hayward is taking most of the heat, but I would argue the CFO should be answering for this catastrophic mistake. [...] ... Read more
True Costs of Starting a Business
June 11th, 2010
How much does it truly cost to start a business? When calculating your investment, you need to include both cash and debt (both business and personal debt for the benefit of the business). Let's plug in some figures for illustrative purposes: [...] ... Read more
Profitpreneurship Hits #1 on Amazon!
May 12th, 2010
"Profitpreneurship - Creating a Business that Produces Outstanding Financial Results" debuted as the #1 Business Plans book on Amazon.com on May 11, 2010! Below is a third party write-up of Profitpreneurship.
We live in difficult economic times, but does difficult mean that a business must fail? According to Ren J. Carlton in his motivating and thought-provoking [...] ... Read more
We live in difficult economic times, but does difficult mean that a business must fail? According to Ren J. Carlton in his motivating and thought-provoking [...] ... Read more
What recovery? Why are small businesses still hurting?
May 6th, 2010
I like to think of myself as an optimist. I truly believe positive thinking can overcome a lot of challenges in both business and life. However, I also feel that blind optimism is dangerous. Even though the stock market has moderately recovered and unemployment has somewhat stabilized, small businesses are still struggling. Based on my [...] ... Read more
Treating Symptoms vs. Curing Diseases
April 7th, 2010
One of my biggest frustrations is my back problems. Event though my doctors have prescribed exercise and medicine, I am frequently in pain. I am frustrated due to my inability to treat the actual problem, Spondylolis Thesis. Regardless of the amount of pills I take or the exercises [...] ... Read more
Does Anyone Care Like The Owner?
March 9th, 2010
Have you ever wondered how your employees would act if they owned their own business? One of my clients is a consumer retailer. Because of the product line, he needs to maintain a fleet of delivery trucks. When I would visit my client during the winter, I would notice at least one delivery truck would [...] ... Read more
Why "The Secret" Doesn't Work
February 10th, 2010
Excerpt from "Profitpreneurship, Creating a Business that Produces Outstanding Financial Results" - COMING SOON. I, along with millions of others, have read the book The Secret. From my understanding, the message is to write stuff down. If you write it down, it will happen (again, my interpretation of the message). After I read this, I could [...] ... Read more
Michigan Entrepreneur Ren Carlton Launches Global Franchising Business, Dynamic Advisory Solutions
January 29th, 2010
TROY, MI Almost exactly 10 years after founding Dynamic Advisory Solutions out of his basement with virtually no clients or business contacts, founder Ren Carlton launched Global CFOs this week. Global CFOs is a franchising company with the mission of expanding the Dynamic Advisory [...] ... Read more
When You Buy a Franchise You Buy a Proven System
January 27th, 2010
When an entrepreneur invests in a franchise, he or she is much more likely to obtain a solid proven system than you are from an ordinary small business partly because a franchise is a larger company that is overseeing many smaller operations. The franchise company has typically developed a successful structure with the bugs worked out through trial and error over a period of time. [...] ... Read more
Top 10 reasons for buying a franchise
January 25th, 2010
Striving for new goals is a motivating way to get yourself out of the current economic funk. For many people, these goals include the desire to start their own business and become the master of their destiny, and franchising can fit very well into that picture[...] ... Read more
Is your CFO a Joke?
January 12th, 2010
I recently received an e-mail asking me what it would cost to hire a good CFO. His current CFO is in the process of retiring, and he wanted an idea of what the market rate was for the position. Based on the size ($20 million in annual revenue) and location (Miami) of his business, I [...] ... Read more
Money Making Machine
December 17th, 2009
I was having lunch with a client and he posed the question "Why don't most small businesses make real money?" After talking for a while, we came up with some good ideas.
Before I tell you those ideas, let's define what real money means. Real money is when the owner is paid the market rate for [...] ... Read more
Profitpreneurship!
November 25th, 2009
"Profitpreneurship: Creating a Business that Produces Outstanding Financial Results" is almost ready for release! below is a short description of the content.
Whether a company is driven by sales, operations, or that widget everyone must have, success is still measured by the bottom line: profits. In "Profitpreneurship: Creating a Business that Produces Outstanding Financial Results", entrepreneur [...]
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Business financing when credit is tight.
June 26th, 2009
Keeping Your Bank Happy
When serving as CFO for literally 100's of companies over my career, I have had my share of bank meetings. Whether it is the weakness of the credit market or the lack of adequate business performance, this has recently become an unpleasant chore. Today I met with a lender that is in [...] ... Read more
Financing - Is it really worth it?
April 30th, 2009
When I was in business school, I was under the delusion that entrepreneurs used other people's money to get rich. Now I would argue that this is the exception as opposed to the norm. When most of my friends and I started our businesses, we had very little financing. For me, it isn't because I [...] ... Read more
Overcoming the 5 C's of Credit during a Recession
March 12th, 2009
I met with a prospect last week that is in serious trouble. Due to increased competition and reduced demand, they have sustained significant losses over the past few years. They have a turn-around plan. They have a good team of employees. They have the inventory to sell. They have clients to sell to. There is [...] ... Read more
