When someone mentions they are a salesperson, mental images often come to mind of the used car salesperson that asks, “What do I need to do to get you in this car today?” People hate to be sold. But, when people are ready to buy they appreciate the help. There’s a subtle mindset shift (sell…
“Gazintas”? What is that? “Gazinta” is what I call a “goes into” and your balance sheet is full of them. Your balance sheet is dynamic, not static, and a “gazinta” indicates a change in your balance sheet and the reason. Cash going down “goes into” receivables going up or purchasing equipment for cash or funding…
Every business owner wants to increase profitability. But many CEOs/business owners don’t know where to start or what to do. Business financial literacy classes are something that many of us didn’t take in school and there’s limited to no on-the-job training to help you get there. Every business owner deserves to have a business with a…
Every business owner wants to maximize cash flow and profitability. But I’ve found that while business owners are excellent at their craft, they often struggle to understand and manage the financial side of their business. They don’t know where to start or what to do. This leads to making common mistakes that when left unchecked,…
Every business owner has a big dream for their business and wants to make it happen. But if your marketing is inconsistent, or you’re not prospecting for new business and suddenly a few loyal customers leave, you may be losing momentum. This loss of momentum can be confusing and frightening because you don’t know where to…
Cash is to a business what oxygen is to a person. A business can’t “breathe” without it. 80% of businesses fail within the first 5 years in business and the number one reason is a lack of cash (capital). But the lack of capital is not the cause. Many businesses need sufficient cash to figure…
Every business owner wants to maximize profitability and cash flow. But, many owners don’t know where to start or what to do. Confusion sets in. Which levers do we pull to improve profitability and cash flow? The uncertainty leaves many confused, frustrated, and sometimes paralyzed. It shouldn’t be so hard to manage a business. Many…
Every business owner wants to build their company with big profits and good cash flow. But when it comes to how, many owners don’t know where to start or what to do leaving them confused, frustrated, and sometimes overwhelmed. There are only so many hours in the day. Every CEO/business owner deserves a growing business that…
Every CEO/business owner wants to maximize cash and profitability to maximize shareholder value. However, many don’t know where to start or what to do, which leads to confusion and frustration. It takes a guide with a plan to identify the hurdles getting in the way. Doug Tatum’s book, “No Man’s Land”, chronicles where mid-size companies…
Every business owner wants to build and maintain a good reputation in the marketplace by providing great customer service that adds value to their client base. However, when it comes to building a brand that is impossible to resist, many business owners don’t know where to start or what to do, leaving them confused and…
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