As 2023 draws to a close, we find ourselves at that time of year again – the time to complete your year-end review.  Your year-end review is more than just a reflection on the past year; if done correctly, it will also serve as a roadmap for your business to follow in the year ahead. […] Read more “What to Look for During a 2023 Year-End Review”

Starting a business can come with a plethora of financial challenges, but a budget forecast can serve as a valuable tool for creating solutions.  In this article, we will take a look at what budget forecasting is, the many benefits of using a budget forecast, and why you should consider implementing it into your business […] Read more “Why You Need a Budget Forecast”

I’ve always had an interest in investments. Whether it’s in the form of stocks, a 401k, certificates of deposit, or any other investment vehicle, I firmly believe the key to preparing for your future is investing early.  With that being said, I feel there is a significant lack of education on the topic. So, I’ve […] Read more “Invest Early to Jumpstart Your Financial Journey”

If your business needs financial management or other financial services, then CFO advisory services may be worth looking into.  For businesses today, the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved beyond a traditional financial manager. A CFO not only oversees traditional financial operations, but also helps to guide the direction of the company […] Read more “Does Your Business Need CFO Advisory Services?”

Creating and tracking financial goals for a business is crucial for long-term growth and success. By setting clear objectives and goals, developing a budget, monitoring cash flow, using key performance indicators (KPIs), and regularly reviewing and adjusting goals, your business can run optimally and make informed decisions as needed to improve your financial situation over […] Read more “How to Track Financial Goals for a Business”

Automated bookkeeping and a focus on strategy go hand in hand. Why? Because strong bookkeeping is the foundation of all of the numbers you need to improve your business and make the right decisions, it has a direct impact on the success or failure of that business. This is why efficient and accurate bookkeeping is […] Read more “How We Use Automated Bookkeeping to Focus on Strategy”

Not only is preparing a budget important for your business, but it is also imperative that your business regularly monitors and analyzes your budget to actual results.  The results of this report give you the insight you need to make important budget changes when and where they are needed. The ability to pivot quickly based […] Read more “How to Analyze Your Budget to Actual Results”

Among the many decisions you’ll need to make when starting a business, choosing the right entity that will define the legal structure of your business is an important one. The two most popular options for new entrepreneurs are Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and S Corporations (S Corps). While both entities offer limited liability protection to […] Read more “LLC vs S Corp: A Guide for Business Owners”

Proper business tax planning can be an overwhelming process from start to finish. Most, if not all, business leaders have many decisions to weigh at any given moment and taxes are not always at the forefront of considerations being made.  However, without being properly prepared, insufficient tax planning can lead to excess money being lost, […] Read more Why Business Tax Planning Happens Year-Round

Many startup businesses look to fractional CFOs for assistance with their finances. Now there are lots of reasons why startup business owners might want the help of a fractional CFO, but one of the main reasons is that startup employees are often busy! They usually “wear many hats” and juggle lots of responsibilities.  If you’re […] Read more Fractional CFO Services: What You Need to Know

Most marketing agencies set goals that revolve around increasing revenue, but what they really want is more profit. They hope that by increasing revenue, they will also increase profit.  There’s definitely a connection between profit and revenue, and they are both equally important. But it’s important to understand that they are two different metrics.  Learn […] Read more “2023 Planning: Profit vs Revenue for Marketing Agencies”

Financially disciplined businesses are the ones that succeed. Knowing how to manage your money and maintain a positive cash flow will give you and your employees a sense of security. It will also put you in a position to grow and potentially make even more financial gains. If you want to make improvements to your […] Read more “How to Be Financially Disciplined in Your Business”