How one Boomer business owner turned tax season into a breakthrough moment. Every spring, Greg—owner of a third-generation contracting business—dreads tax season. It’s a reminder of how much he pays out and how little seems to change. But this year, he did something different. After filing, Greg sat down with his advisor and pulled out…
Running a business is no small feat. It’s a relentless push to grow, adapt, and stay ahead. But what happens when the numbers don’t add up, and the path forward feels hazy? For bold, ambitious, and confident business owners—especially Baby Boomers and Gen Xers—financial confusion can feel like a betrayal of your own success story. …
Projections are critical to knowing whether your profit and loss and balance sheet forecasts are realistic, especially if you will use these projections to obtain financing or attract investors. Whether you’ve finished your 2024 projections or not, here are 3 tips you need to know to put the finishing touches on your forecast for next…
Every business owner understands that cash/liquidity is critical to running our business. But, knowing how much cash is needed leaves many business owners confused, frustrated, and sometimes losing sleep. It takes a guide to help us know how much cash is needed. Often, we hire an accountant or controller to keep track of cash. Some…
“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…
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 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…
When Warren Buffett speaks, people listen. He is a master storyteller. Buffett has been quoted saying, “Accounting is the language of business, and you have to learn it like a language.” Mr. Buffett makes great investments in great companies. “To determine a great company requires an understanding of accounting and the ability to read and…
Every business owner wants to make more money and maximize profits. The problem is many business owners don’t know how to manage the finances of their business leaving them confused, frustrated, and sometimes overwhelmed. They’re not sure if the decisions they make are helping or hurting. Every business owner deserves to have a business with…
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