by Mike Paulsin | Nov 28, 2021 | Cash Flow, Finance Knowledge, Financial Strategy, General Business
Cash management is the lifeblood of any business. It can make or break any company regardless of how great the product or service is. In fact, cash-flow related challenges are the reason 82% of small businesses fail. Cash flow is a metric that every company should...
by Eric Dorfman | Oct 10, 2021 | Business Growth, Cash Flow, Financial Strategy, General Business, Inventory Strategy
For many businesses, product inventory is their biggest asset. Effectively managing the inflow, storage, and outflow of inventory is critical to the financial success of the company. When inventory management is done right, customers can place orders with confidence,...
by Loren Anderson | Dec 28, 2020 | Business Growth, Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems
Preferred CFO has worked with hundreds of businesses from startups and small businesses to medium-sized businesses or businesses looking to fundraise. While many of these are companies experiencing high levels of growth, many are not yet in a position to afford or...
by Jerry Vance | Jun 11, 2020 | Cash Flow, COVID-19, Financial Forecasting, Financial Strategy, General Business
We’ve recently seen more and more CPA firms, fractional CFOs, and financial experts advertising 13-week cash flow plans. The messaging behind these offers insinuates that this simple 13-week financial reporting document can help businesses ease the burden of...
by Jill Tavey | Jun 4, 2020 | Cash Flow, COVID-19, Financial Strategy, Fundraising
On May 28, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill, the Payroll Protection Flexibility Act 417 to 1. On the evening of Wednesday, June 3, this bill passed in the Senate and is now on its way to the President’s desk where he is expected...
by Jerry Vance | May 14, 2020 | Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting, Financial Strategy, General Business
The COVID-19 situation has caused financial stress for many businesses, causing uncertainty and leaving many companies with decreased financial security and revenue. What makes this time especially difficult is that not only are many businesses suffering a cash...