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Scouting Your Surroundings and Defining Your Mission

It is important to grasp the general characteristics of small and midsize businesses, which determine their organizational environment. As a head of finance, you must fully understand the nature of your position, your place within the organization, and the expectations of your bosses. The crucial tasks of identifying the key functional sectors of your responsibilities and studying essential specifics of your employer's business are prerequisites of your professional success.

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