B2b Cfo’s Missisipi-based Parnter Gary Aldridge To Speak At Regional Small Business Resource

Nov. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- JACKSON, MS. – November 16, 2010 –  Local business owners attending the third annual Small Business Resource Conference in Biloxi this Friday will have opportunity to hear Gary Aldridge, B2B CFO partner, speak about increasing profits and cash-flow specifically for the small business market.  

B2B CFO is the nation’s largest CFO services firm dedicated exclusively to serving companies in the small and mid-market segment.   With 177 Partners across 39 states, B2B CFO is the leading resource on small business finance topics.  

The third annual Small Business Resource Conference will be held this Friday, November 19th at the Innovation Center (1636 Poops Ferry Road) in Biloxi, Miss.  The conference runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aldridge will be speaking at one of the breakout sessions.  

“We are living in very challenging times for the small business owner,” Aldridge said. “During times like these, it’s more important than ever to focus on improving cash flow and profitability. I am honored to speak to business owners about the challenges they are facing on a daily basis. I know that if they leverage what I am going to share with them, they will see their business improve.”

Aldridge joined B2B CFO as Partner in September as the firm’s first partner in the state. His industry experience spans across multiple industries from telecommunications, restaurants, non-profits, manufacturing, and distribution. With a focus on cash flow, Aldridge successfully reduced accounts receivable days outstanding, increased inventory turnover, and worked with suppliers for extended payment terms.  He also refinanced bank loans to improve cash availability and was able to bring companies back into compliance with bank requirements.

Aldridge is a member of FENG (Financial Executives Networking Group), AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and MSCPA (Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants).  He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Alabama with a concentration in Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Mississippi. He achieved his CPA certification in 1991.  In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, working with church missions, and competing in triathlons.

More than 100 small business owners are expected to attend this Friday’s conference.
The conference is free to the public, but requires registration. To register contact Patty at 228-392-9741 or Patty@innovatems.com

For more information about Gary Aldridge or B2B CFO please contact Ania Kubicki, ania@anglespr.com

ABOUT B2B CFO®
Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., the firm was founded in 1987 by Jerry L. Mills. B2B CFO® is the nation’s largest CFO firm serving entrepreneurial, growth and mid-market companies with revenue under $75 million.  The firm’s partners have an average of 25 years of experience and each individual partner is a senior level executive with a broad range of expertise.   Please visit online at www.b2bcfo.com

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