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Hardesty Successfully Places Jesse Rendon as VP of Operations at CEMCO
Hardesty, LLC is pleased to announce the successful placement of Jesse Rendon, LSSBB, as Vice President of Operations at CEMCO, LLC. This was a key leadership hire at an important time for the organization, and we are proud to have partnered with the CEMCO team...
Hardesty Announces Theodore (TL) Lavoie as Chief Financial Officer
Hardesty, LLC is excited to announce that Theodore (TL) Lavoie has officially accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer. Ted has already made a significant impact on our organization and has quickly become an important part of Hardesty’s continued growth and...
When to Hire Each Finance Role: A Practical Guide for Growing Companies
One of the most common mistakes growing companies make is hiring finance talent too late or hiring the wrong level too early. A strong finance organization is not built all at once. It evolves alongside the complexity, scale, and strategic needs of the business. The...
The Modern C-Suite: Why Executive Teams Have Doubled in Size
Ten years ago, most executive leadership teams were relatively simple. A typical C-suite might have included: CEO CFO COO CIO CHRO Today, many organizations have expanded from five executive leaders to ten, twelve, or even more specialized C-suite roles. Why? Because...
Hardesty Successfully Places CFO at Municipal Co
Hardesty, LLC is proud to announce the successful placement of Michael Pratt as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Municipal Co. a critical leadership hire at an important moment in the company’s growth. This placement reflects more than just filling a role. It...
When Should you Hire Interim vs. Fractional vs. Full-Time Leadership?
When should you hire interim vs. fractional vs. full-time leadership? It’s a question we get all the time, and the answer usually comes down to timing, urgency, and clarity of need. Here’s a simple way to think about it: INTERIM: You need someone NOW. -Leadership gap...
When Should You Bring Hardesty into the Conversation?
One of the most common questions we hear is: “When does it make sense to bring Hardesty, LLC into the conversation?” The short answer? Earlier than most people think. Many organizations wait until a challenge becomes urgent before seeking leadership support. But in...
The Best Talent Creates the Best Results – Why Hardesty Is the Smart Investment
When it comes to securing CFOs, controllers, and senior financial leaders, the lowest price rarely delivers the best outcome. Hardesty clients choose us because our value far exceeds the cost especially when speed and precision matter. Here’s why: 1. Speed Creates...
Introducing the Hardesty, LLC Bat Club.
Over the past few years, we’ve gifted custom Hardesty baseball bats to clients after successfully closing new business together. What started as a thank-you has become one of our most-talked-about traditions…and now we’re turning it into something bigger. Beginning in...
Hardesty Advises Panda Windows and Doors on Three Executive Searches
‘Fractional executive’ jobs are creating new options for mid- to late-career professionals; ‘What is the “third third” of your career going to look like?’
Your Next Career Move: Part-Time Executive
‘Fractional executive’ jobs are creating new options for mid- to late-career professionals; ‘What is the “third third” of your career going to look like?’
September OCHFN Meeting Recap
Can Marketing Really Help Us Compete and Grow Our Revenue Profitably? COVID is waning, but the competition in healthcare isn't. In fact, we have never seen a time when there was so much disruption and consolidation in the marketplace. Healthcare consumerism continues...
ACG Orange County’s 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Sponsor
#Hardesty was a proud sponsor of the @ACG Orange County’s 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament held last week at Aliso Viejo Country Club. The event helped raise funds and awareness for @OrangewoodFoundation’s programs to help improve the lives of foster children in...
August OCHFN Meeting Recap
The Bots are Coming! The Bots are Coming! If better patient outcomes, improved processes and more motivated and engaged workers are important to your healthcare company then you won't want to miss this Webinar! Robotic Process Automation in Healthcare Presented by Yan...
Hardesty LLC Supports Global Investment Advisor, KKR, with Interim CFO
Hardesty, a national executive services firm, was called on recently to provide an interim CFO to KKR’s Fleet Farm. Fleet is a Midwestern, value-based retailer of lifestyle merchandise serving DIY, outdoor, and active families. Fleet’s revenues currently exceed $1.5B....
House passes bill to extend 8-week period to spend PPP loans and alter the 75% rule
HARDESTY TIP PPP 8 - week period is extended and the 75% rule reduced - As we reported rumors, we had heard earlier, in the last Hardesty Tip, today Congress, in a bipartisan vote 417 to 1, passed a bill to extend the PPP 8-week period to 24 weeks and reduce...
Begging for Forgiveness – Part 2
HARDESTY TIP Prepare for the forgiveness process. Think of this like loan diligence. Word on the street is that this process may be subcontracted out to CPA firms. So, companies may have a comprehensive review with the touch and feel of an audit or tax review. SBA...
A COVID Success Story
Hardesty LLC is well positioned to assist clients for full spectrum CFO responsibilities. Recently, a CPG client engaged Hardesty Partner, Don Hahn, to manage the fiscal audit incorporating the first year of acquisition by the Company's investment sponsors. The...
AICPA Challenges – PPP Rules for Forgiveness
HARDESTY TIP There are many challenges to the PPP rules. Since each bank will determine how the rules are applied, it is important to have the most current information when your forgiveness amount is calculated. The latest to challenge these rules is the AICPA. Some...
Another Successful Sale Facilitated by Hardesty
When excellent advisors are engaged by companies without the necessary infrastructure to efficiently execute an M&A transaction, they know where to reach out for assistance - Hardesty, LLC. Our partners have successfully assisted 100’s of companies through this...