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Chris Benjamin

CFO and Management Consultant

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I have created over 80 courses with 100,000+ students! I love teaching on online, and empowering students with knowledge in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, Excel and other business topics. In my day to day life, I work as a consulting CFO, Chief Financial Officer. Mainly I work with growth stage companies, helping them put in place all the best accounting practices, financial modeling, working with investors, and financial reporting and analysis.
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Phoenix, United States
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AccountingFinanceEntrepreneurshipExcelventure capitalangel investorleadershipManagementNegotiation
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AcademicMarketingBusinessOffice ProductivityLifestyle
Professional Experience
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Rogue CFO Management Consulting CFO and President 2007 - 2018
Education
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Masters in Business University of WA 2005 - 2006
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BA in Accounting and Finance University of the Fraser Valley 1993 - 1997
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    Financial Modeling in Excel - FREE Template & Ebook!

    JOIN THE 1,000'S OF STUDENTS AND COMPANIES I HAVE HELPED BUILD PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL MODELS AND LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL MODEL BUILDER! Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now! You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads I addYou can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly! This is an interactive course!What you will learn is being taught by a professional in the industry who knows the proper way to construct a financial model. Using industry best practices, you will have a professional grade financial model by the end of this course. As an entrepreneur, you will have many uses for a budget/financial model. If you are looking for investors, one of the first things someone will ask for is your projections. As well for your own peace of mind, don't you want to be able to forecast forward and see how the business will perform given a set of assumptions? All of this can be accomplished with a solid financial model. Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to build your very own forecast / budget! Robert M says "Financial modeling made simple. Being a CFO I've built my fair share of financials models as well, but I can say I never quite felt comfortable with them. They seemed too big, too cumbersome, and it just seemed like there should be a better way. Chris definitely knows what he is doing and couldn't be a better instructor. Finally I feel empowered to build a solid financial model, in less time, and with much better quality. Jim G says “A master in Microsoft Excel, and an amazing instructor” Let me teach you how to wow investors or impress your boss with a financial model / budget that stand out above everyone else. By the end of this course, you will have a financial model that is detailed, complete, rock solid and follows ALL of the best business practices for financial modeling!  I have also included a copy of my ebook "Fund Your Startup by Chris Benjamin" which you will find as a download in the last lecture. Learn your options for funding, where to find investors, how to wow them, and lastly the must do steps to successful funding! Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in accounting, finance, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling and budgeting. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors. The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more. If you aren't excited yet, let me tell you more about what we are going to do: This course will be taught primarily by following along in Excel as we build a financial model for a fictional company. We will start with a completely blank Excel workbook, and by the end of the course have a fully functioning financial model. Students are encouraged to take the course twice. The first time, just follow along, understand not only the formulas, but also the "why" of what we are doing. See the financial model grow and become "alive" as we work through the various tabs. The second time, follow along and work on your own personal financial model. The time of the course in video content is 5.5 hours, although expect to spend 10 - 20 hours taking this course. In that time we will build a basic financial model which is fully functioning. The additional time is so you can work on your own financial model in between the lectures. The course is structured in a very step by step methodology. As we work through each section, we'll progress towards the final financial model. I encourage all entrepreneurs and financially minded people alike to take the course. I will help you! At any point during the course if you are confused or need clarification, send me a message! I'm here to help YOU the student, and I love interacting with you. I've been in accounting & finance over 20 years and can most likely answer your question. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, ditch all the fill in the blank software and build a quality, custom built financial model that will actually get attention, then lets get started today! Click the button and enroll! Thank you for signing up for this course. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more! Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA  

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    Entrepreneurship 101: Fundraising From Venture Capitalists

    JOIN THE 1,000'S OF STUDENTS AND COMPANIES I HAVE HELPED OBTAIN VENTURE CAPITAL AND ANGEL INVESTOR FUNDING AND LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD FOR SUCCESS! Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now! You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads I addYou can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly! This is an interactive course!You will are being taught by a professional with a proven track record of success!Bonus reason: I have worked directly with Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors! I've presented in their board rooms, met with them one on one, presented at board meetings for companies they invested in. Unlike others, I actually know how the venture capital and angel investor worlds operate!  John L of Maven Capital Group says "Excellent course! I wish more people knew the proper way to approach venture capital investors. With so many start up companies out there, having the edge above the others by knowing the proper process and what is expected of start up companies is of utmost importance". Paul R says “This is the best course I’ve taken on Udemy. Learned so much about angel investors and venture capital” Lets face it, finding investors for your business can be difficult at best. Its actually pretty much impossible. If you are new to the journey you may not yet have endured the endless "not interested" comments you will receive. If you have been trying for some time, you are probably exhausted by those "not interested" comments. There's still hope!! Let me teach you how to wow angel investors and venture capitalists. Knowledge is power and we are about to empower you! Lets work together to change that and GET YOUR COMPANY FUNDED! If you have an investment worthy business, then lets empower you with the skills, knowledge and tools needed to find those investors and have them writing you a check! By the end of this course you will be ready have INVESTORS FIGHTING OVER INVESTING IN YOUR BUSINESS! What You Will Learn In This Course This course teaches entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses all things involved in the capital raising process from A to Z. Starting with an introduction to what to expect from the process, to what tools you will need, and how to go about finding potential investors is covered. With so many companies looking for capital and a limited supply of lenders & investors, it is important to give yourself any advantage you can to make the process effective and results oriented. The investment process is often misunderstood - how much should you ask for, can you back it up, how do you approach investors, what type of investors are best, what should your expectations be for the investment process. Get all your questions answered with this course. I will help you! At any point during the course if you are confused or need clarification, send me a message! I'm here to help YOU the student, and I love interacting with you. I've been in accounting & finance over 20 years and can most likely answer your question. Still not sold? See what my friend JT had to say about it when I had him review it: If you are a startup CEO or small business, don't be scared by the raising capital process. It can be daunting, but after this course you will be well equipped to get funding for your company! Additional Bonuses I have also included a copy of my ebook "Fund Your Startup by Chris Benjamin" which you will find as a download in the last lecture. Learn your options for funding, where to find investors, how to wow them, and lastly the must do steps to successful funding!  ***** Click the button and enroll today! Let me help you get the funding you deserve! *****   About The Instructor Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in accounting, finance, venture capital and angel investors. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors. The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more. Thank you for signing up for this course. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more! Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA

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    Accounting 101: Create a Waterfall Report & Model In Excel

    JOIN THE 1,000'S OF STUDENTS AND COMPANIES I HAVE HELPED BUILD EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MODELS, AND LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD FOR SUCCESS! Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now! You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads I addYou can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly! This is an interactive course!You will are being taught by a professional with a proven track record of success! Jim G says “A master in Excel, and an amazing instructor” Pasqual R says "Really glad I took this course. The waterfall report has been a life saver for me in my company, such useful information and impressive yet simple" Have you ever been asked to not only track a Budget vs. Actual month by month, but also somehow track changes in the budget... in an easy to use, simple way? Just thinking about it made my head spin the first time! There's still hope!! Let me teach you how to wow investors with a Waterfall Report that does EXACTLY WHAT INVESTORS WANT! By the end of this course, you will have fully developed waterfall report which is detailed, complete, and most important: INVESTORS, CEO'S, CFO'S, MANAGERS (AND EVERYONE ELSE) WILL BE BLOWN AWAY BY! This course teaches entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses, accountants, CFO's and ANYONE how to write build a waterfall report that is actually effective and usefull, follows the best business practices, and isn't another "fill in the blank" report investors hate to see. So what will we learn during this course? In this course we start with a completely blank Excel workbook. By the end, we have a fully functioning Waterfall report. During the course we do everything that takes us from A to Z. We'll go step by step on building, best business practices, data entry, how to maintain and update the report, and more. The course is almost all video instruction, a mix of both me talking and instructing, along with screen captures as we work through a waterfall report. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, ditch all the fill in the blank software and build a report that is custom tailored to you, your team and your investors needs, then lets get started today! Additional Bonuses For You I have also included a copy of my ebook "Fund Your Startup by Chris Benjamin" which you will find as a download in the last lecture. Learn your options for funding, where to find investors, how to wow them, and lastly the must do steps to successful funding!   ***** Click the button and enroll today! Let me empower you with new Waterfall Reporting skills! *****   About The Instructor Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in accounting and finance. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors. The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more. Thank you for signing up for this course. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more! Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA

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    Entrepreneurship 101: Write a Professional Business Plan

    JOIN THE 1,000'S OF STUDENTS AND COMPANIES I HAVE HELPED WRITE PROFESSIONAL GRADE BUSINESS PLANS AND LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD FOR SUCCESS! Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now! You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads I addYou can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly! This is an interactive course!You will are being taught by a professional with a proven track record of success! Wes B says "Everything I needed to know and more. Writing a business plan seemed like such a huge project. It is, but Chris broke it down into sections and was able to explain what to include in each. It was far more easy to write my plan as I followed along with the course. I can't say enough good about this course." Wes F says “Practical and useful information from the very start.” As an entrepreneur, one of the hardest things you will ever do is get someone, anyone, to invest in your company! Unfortunately its a buyers (the investors) market, and there's a whole lot of sellers (you, the entrepreneur). There's still hope!! Let me teach you how to wow investors with a business plan that stand out above everyone else. By the end of this course, you will have written a business plan that is detailed, complete, and most important: INVESTORS WILL BE FIGHTING OVER YOUR COMPANY! This course teaches entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses how to write a business plan that is actually effective for raising investor capital, follows the best business practices, and isn't another "fill in the blank" business plan that investors hate to see. I'm not going to write your business plan for you. No boiler plate text will be provided. If you are looking for short cuts, this isn't the course for you. If you want to learn how to write a business plan that is actually effective, then this is the course for you. You need to STAND OUT from your competition for investors, not blend into the crowd. In this course we walk through all of the sections of a business plan, and using my years of experience working with angel investors and venture capitalists, let you know the inside knowledge on how to prepare each section to actually grab peoples attention and have them wanting to invest. In each section I'll cover both what you should include, and what you should NOT include. I've seen it all, i know all the pitfalls that will make investors roll their eyes. Don't make the rookie mistakes most entrepreneurs make, and believe me there are plenty. The course is almost all video instruction, a mix of both me talking and instructing, along with screen captures as we work through a business plan. Again, we aren't going to write one. I'll be using one as an example though. In the end I will give you a plan template, but it will only have the main headings, again, no boiler plate. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, ditch all the fill in the blank software and write something that will actually get attention, then lets get started today! The time is now! Get started on that business plan by clicking the Buy Now button above!!! Welcome to your future as a funded startup entrepreneur! I have also included a copy of my ebook "Fund Your Startup by Chris Benjamin" which you will find as a download in the last lecture. Learn your options for funding, where to find investors, how to wow them, and lastly the must do steps to successful funding!   Click the button and enroll today! Let me show you what a professional business plan is all about!  About The Instructor Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in accounting and finance. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors. The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more. Thank you for signing up for this course. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more! Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA    

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    Work From Home: Start A Business Online Made Simple

    JOIN THE 27,000+ STUDENTS AND COMPANIES I HAVE HELPED START ONLINE BUSINESSES AND LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD FOR SUCCESS! Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now! You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads I addYou can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly! This is an interactive course!You will are being taught by a professional with a proven track record of success! Over 27,000 students! Thanks to each and every one of you! In this course you will learn how to start an online business. As an early stage entrepreneur, you may have an amazing idea, but are not sure how to proceed. This course covers all of the basics you need to start thinking about today in order to properly launch your online business and experience tremendous success.   Monica N says “Real world applicable content, perfect” Mike P says "Wow, I went from not having a clue how to start a business to feeling like I can take on the world! Chris really knows his stuff, I'd recommend this course to anyone wanting to start a business. So much content is covered. I can't thank you enough." What You Will Learn Determine what profitable niche you will start a business inBuild a marketing planDetermine how to capitalize and fund your businessLegal formation of your businessCorporate taxesTrademarks, copyrights, patentsAccounting 101PayrollInventory - drop shipping vs. holding inventoryWhere to establish your business onlineCompetitionTime commitmentsAnd Much Much More! We start with planning - what do you sell, creating a business and marketing plan, and planning your attack! Marketing strategies and considerations are discussed, along with legal and accounting aspects of starting a company. We talk about site design and usability, as well as time management, inventory management, accounting software, and growth. This course highlights all the steps to take to start your business today! If you are an entrepreneur and flustered or overwhelmed with the concept of starting an online company, fret not. Watch the 2+ hours of course content, and be ready to get your company going ASAP. I will help you! At any point during the course if you are confused or need clarification, send me a message! I'm here to help YOU the student, and I love interacting with you. I've been in accounting & finance over 20 years and can most likely answer your question. I have also included a copy of my ebook "Fund Your Startup by Chris Benjamin" which you will find as a download in the last lecture. Learn your options for funding, where to find investors, how to wow them, and lastly the must do steps to successful funding!   Click the button and enroll today! Let me show you how to be profitable and work from home   About The Instructor Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in accounting, finance, startup companies, entrepreneurship, and online business. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors. The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more. Thank you for signing up for this course. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more! Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA  

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