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Accounts Receivable
What are Accounts Receivable and Why Do They Matter? Accounts Receivable are one of the most important components of your revenue line. Very simply, accounts receivable are money you are expecting to flow into your business as a result of work performed or goods and services dispensed. As a business owner you sell a product…
Demystifying Business Finances: Does Running Out of Money Mean I Have a Bad Business?
As an entrepreneur, it’s not uncommon to face financial challenges while running your business. Cash flow fluctuations, unexpected expenses, and unforeseen circumstances can sometimes lead to running out of money temporarily. However, it’s important to understand that running out of money doesn’t necessarily mean you have a bad business. In this blog, we’ll explore this…
Small Businesses: What’s Your Plan for 2023?
Why Plan? Whether your business has had a great year, just an okay year, or a year that could have gone better, knowing how you are going to run your business for next year can give you a leg up on achieving outstanding results in 2023. What is a Plan? A business plan is a…
Forecasts aren’t just for meteorologists; every business should have one!
Set your business up to succeed with a financial forecast. Heather Tuason walks through a step-by-step guide to setup a business forecast that will give you confidence for growth. Download the presentation (PDF) Download the forecast template (xls)
Business Metrics: Profit Margin (ep 2)
Profit margin is a core metric for all businesses. Here is how to set it up for your company and each product or service you sell.
Business Metrics: Why Business Metrics Are Important (ep 1)
Business Metrics are important for every business. Find out how to easily begin monitoring basic metrics for yours.
Take these 6 easy 30-60 minute steps to actively manage your cash flow
50% of businesses fail by their 5th year. 82% of those failed businesses say it is because of cash flow. ~ Small Business Administration What the heck is cash flow?! Cash flow for a business is critical to keeping your business going, paying your employees on time, and making sure you have your product available…
What does a happy and successful Business Exit look like for you?
Most small business owners spend so much time working in their business, they do not plan for when and how to exit their business soon enough. Whether you pass your business on to a family member or sell it to an outsider, you and your business needs to be ready. If you are an owner,…
Successfully managing a business through inflation
Inflation sucks, let’s be real. It means paying attention to your costs to do business as well as increasing costs for your customers. As a business leader if you have not already done so, you’re thinking about raising the price of your products and services. Whether you run an inventory based business where the costs…