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Carol Coughlin

Carol Coughlin founded BottomLine Growth Strategies, Inc., in 2006 as a way for small and medium-sized businesses to access the same high-level financial and operational expertise that gives large companies a distinct advantage. Using her own extensive corporate experience and willingness to sit in the hot seat as a catalyst, Carol helps BottomLine Growth clients climb to the summit of their success.

Trend Watch: C-Level Outsourcing Offers Cost-Effective Solution for Small Companies

Written by Carol Coughlin

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When times get tough, the tough throw conventional wisdom on its head. Especially when it comes to outsourcing operations. Before the economy took its latest dive, the majority of business owners subscribed to the wisdom that successful companies need dedicated, full-time staff, and that this was even truer concerning high-level positions. After all, businesses need […]

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Increase Profitability Through Personnel

Written by Carol Coughlin

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As we reported in our January trends issue, even though the battle for top talent has long been on our radar screens as business owners, the human capital arena has never been more competitive. Not only is demand for high-performing personnel increasing, but there’s also increasing pressure on exceptional employees to perform faster. The reason: The impact of […]

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Making A Grand Business Financials Exit: What Every Baby-Boomer Business Owner Must Do to Successfully Sell Their Baby with a Bang

Written by Carol Coughlin

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We’ve all heard the news. The largest and most influential generation to ever grace our planet is aging. As a result, we are seeing more and more messages, products and services geared toward retirement preparation, healthcare concerns and the like. The Boomers are preparing for the next phase of their lives and, for many, that […]

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Leveraging Key Performance Indicators

Written by Carol Coughlin

Being the CEO of a fast growing company can be fun, rewarding and challenging all at the same time. As businesses grow, CEOs often have to give up some level of control to the management team for the company to be successful. One way to give up control while monitoring that the company is headed […]

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