One Big Budgeting Mistake You’re Probably Making A budget-first mindset not only wastes time and resources but also often results in an unrealistic and/or inaccurate budget. It’s a time-old Q4 tradition—lengthy planning cycles consisting of sitting down to tap out a...
A CFO brings high-level expertise and strategy to an organization. A CFO’s primary role is to elevate financial strategy, streamline operations, trim fat, and maximize sustainable growth. But how do you know if your company is ready for a CFO? How do you know if your...
Turn on the Headlights: 7 Essential Financial Tools Every CEO Needs to Confidently Accelerate Success & Growth Many businesses make the mistake of believing that financials are all about historical numbers and budgets. However, if these are the financial tools you...
If your company is preparing to raise capital or if you are currently writing a business plan, you may be getting ready to build your 5-year financial forecast. It can be intimidating to plan this far into the future—as well as knowing what kind of projections to...
Preparing to raise capital can be an exciting and stressful time. It means your company is experiencing growth and that you’re ready to take things to the next level. The best way to prepare to raise capital is to ensure you have the documents and information...
7 Common Cash Flow Issues & How to Fix Them Cash flow-related issues are one of the most problematic for organizations. A study by Jessica Hagen of U.S. Bank showed that 82% of businesses that failed had some sort of cash flow issue. However, many cash flow issues...
