How to stage your business for exit
11 must do steps to prepare your business In the housing market, sellers understand the value of staging the home. Getting it in the best possible shape before showing it to potential buyers. Your business is no different. If you are thinking about selling your...
That one time I won on The Price is Right…and 8 steps to rethink your pricing strategy
The Price is Right. Or is it? Back when I was in college I won the showcase showdown on the TV game show The Price is Right. (Unfortunately it was shortly after Bob Barker retired). So I like to think I have at least a little bit of credibility when it comes to...
Unlock Business Growth: 4 Reasons why it might be time to ditch Profit First
"Profit First" is a hugely popular financial management system and book written by Mike Michalowicz. I’m not going to go into too much detail about the system here as there are plenty of other articles about it on the internet. You can find a good summary from one of...
Is it time to outsource your accounting?
No matter what stage your business is in – startup, early growth, scaling up, or preparing for exit – accounting is critical to your success. In fact, accounting can be a competitive advantage and an engine for growth. But for most companies, it’s far less than that. ...
Increase profit? Start with business pricing strategy
Does business pricing strategy play a major role in your profit goals? Profit is the goal for every business. In its simplest form, net profit is determined by subtracting expenses from revenues. A profitable business is well-poised for future growth, securing loans...
What to Look for in Accounting Services for Businesses
Accounting services for businesses are often seen as a necessary evil just to endure and delegate as quickly as possible. But what if accounting solutions were a powerful partnership, helping you unlock greater profitability and knowledge of your business? The problem...
How to use your monthly financial reports to reach 2023 goals
Are Your Monthly Financial Reports Guiding Toward Your Goals? As we enter 2023, you have most likely defined financial goals for your business to achieve in the new year. It may be a revenue target, or employee headcount, or even a cashflow target from profitability....
How to Harness the Power of Automated Bookkeeping
Is your business gaining the benefits available from automated bookkeeping? Bookkeeping equals a chore in your mind, right? Keeping up with transactions and expenses is a needful process in any fundamentally-strong business. But too many think of it as a reactive game...
It’s Time To Flip The Script On Cash Flow!
Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. It’s the fuel that drives growth. When it sputters or stalls, it can put your entire enterprise at risk. In the agency world, there are a few reasons for cash flow issues: Not enough profits to sustain positive cash...
Growth Metrics to Measure in Annual Planning
Your annual plan is your company’s “North Star” for the following year. Its core function is to provide every decision-maker with an actionable framework to make decisions. The challenge many organizations face comes in the way of deciding what KPIs to measure. There...
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