Ben Lehrer, Author at First Water Finance

Teams Dig the Finance Function

Jan 20, 2020 |

Finance is an underappreciated function when it comes to team management. As a data hub for reporting, along with forecasting capabilities, finance earns a seat... Read More

Finance is an underappreciated function when it comes to team management. As a data... Read More

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Systems Don’t Solve Problems

Jan 15, 2020 |

Ben Lehrer

We once ripped out an $80k/yr system from a company that was being used by 1 of 10 team members. The value to management required... Read More

We once ripped out an $80k/yr system from a company that was being used... Read More

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Trust is on Your Side of the Table

Jan 14, 2020 |

Ben Lehrer

Traditional finance models come with a bevy of natural conflicts. Especially in finance, business owners and leaders have lacked true sounding boards. They need help... Read More

Traditional finance models come with a bevy of natural conflicts. Especially in finance, business... Read More

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Capital is the Lifeblood

Jan 13, 2020 |

Ben Lehrer

It’s easier than it has ever been to get into business. With outsourcing and automation, you don’t need many of the assets or people that... Read More

It’s easier than it has ever been to get into business. With outsourcing and... Read More

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Finding Peace Through Visibility

Jan 11, 2020 |

Ben Lehrer

We’re familiar with many of the pain points of the business leader and entrepreneur – we are living it ourselves. The worry about failure seems... Read More

We’re familiar with many of the pain points of the business leader and entrepreneur... Read More

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The Secret to Deal Execution

Jan 9, 2020 |

Ben Lehrer

There’s only so much that can be done come deal time. Nothing can replicate a successful track record. When you’re small(er), and you feel you’ve... Read More

There’s only so much that can be done come deal time. Nothing can replicate... Read More

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The Purpose of Data is Dialogue

Jan 6, 2020 |

Ben Lehrer

In a world obsessed with technology, we focus on scaling dialogue. With more and more tech solutions available, at lower and lower costs, the human... Read More

In a world obsessed with technology, we focus on scaling dialogue. With more and... Read More

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The Dictionary Needs an Update: Finance

Jan 6, 2020 |

Ben Lehrer

When it comes to finance, the dictionary needs an update. Every traditional definition is limited to capital and credit. With the finance function serving as... Read More

When it comes to finance, the dictionary needs an update. Every traditional definition is... Read More

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First Water Announces Managed FP&A Solutions (MFS) for Small and Midsize Businesses to Accelerate Finance Capabilities

May 21, 2019 |

Ben Lehrer

Houston, TX – May 21, 2019 – First Water has launched Managed FP&A Solutions (MFS), a done-for-you financial planning and analysis (FP&A) offering designed specifically... Read More

Houston, TX – May 21, 2019 – First Water has launched Managed FP&A Solutions... Read More

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First Water Unveils New Website and Book on Relational Finance

May 7, 2019 |

Ben Lehrer

Houston, TX – May 7, 2019 – First Water is pleased to announce the launch of the company’s new website, along with CEO Benjamin Lehrer’s... Read More

Houston, TX – May 7, 2019 – First Water is pleased to announce the... Read More

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