Never in all my years have I found any finance counter crucial...

Never in all my years have I found any finance counter crucial to an enterprise I was in But then Barry was probably selling the salary when he said "crucial" and what is the opposite to that word? should you reverse the deed . Only having a lend, in the scheme of things it make 2 tenths of nothing IMHO.

On the way in...
Gary’s experience, technical abilities and corporate mining background will be crucial in successfully achieving our strategic vision and goals.” so said Barry

Cheers
Phil.