Let’s face it—most business owners and staff don’t look forward to monthly financial reviews. They either dread them, delay them, or delegate them. Why? Because too often, the meeting feels like a confusing spreadsheet parade or a guilt trip over missed targets. But it shouldn’t be that way. A monthly financial review is one of …
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Imagine a pilot only checking the plane’s instruments once a month. Sounds insane, right? Yet that’s exactly how many business owners operate—waiting for monthly financials to tell them what already happened. Successful leaders don’t fly blind. Visionary CEOs and sharp CFOs rely on weekly dashboards to monitor the business in real time, course-correct quickly, and …
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Many believe businesses fail due to poor sales. While revenue is crucial, it’s not the real culprit behind most business failures. The #1 reason businesses fail is cash flow mismanagement. I’ve seen it time and again—businesses with strong sales, expanding customer bases, and solid teams teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Why? Because they lack …
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I’ve been following Mark DeLuzio on LinkedIn for a while. He’s a Lean legend, and as a passionate advocate for Lean myself, I’m always looking for ways to boost efficiency and streamline processes. Mark frequently talks about Kaizen, the practice of continuous improvement, and how essential it is to examine and refine our processes regularly. I completely agree, …
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As we dive into 2025, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have a world of opportunities and challenges ahead. Focusing on strategies that boost efficiency, profitability, and financial stability is key to staying competitive and driving growth. Here’s a look at some top strategies you can implement to make 2025 your best year yet: 1. Leverage …
As the year winds down, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at a pivotal crossroads: it’s time to finish strong while setting the stage for even greater success in 2025. This is your opportunity to assess whether your financial performance hit your goals, tackle any remaining obstacles, and lay out a bold strategy for the …
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I love the saying, “If you water it, it grows. If you ignore it, it dies.” This principle applies to running a business—especially when it comes to managing cash flow. As a fractional CFO, I often remind clients that cash flow is the lifeblood of their business; it needs regular, focused attention to thrive. Recently, …
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Finish Strong in Q4 and Set the Stage for Success in 2025 As we approach the end of Q4, it’s crucial for business leaders to prepare for the year ahead. It’s budget season, and this is the perfect opportunity to not only get your financials in order but to take a step back and plan …
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I’ve always been a fan of great business books, and lately, I’ve been diving into Jim Collins’ BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship). This book is packed with insights, many of which feel especially relevant to the challenges most companies face today. One principle that stood out for me was a key concept from his classic Good …
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“What does a fractional CFO do?” I’ve been getting a lot of questions like this lately. It’s prompted me to think about my role and how I help companies. Turns out, it’s a position with multi-faceted responsibilities, but the bottom line is My CFO firm helps small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners perform better. I …
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