Words From the Mind of a CFO
Understanding Your Current Ratio and Insolvency
Is Your Business "Healthy"? The One Number You Need to Know We often talk about profit, but there is a much more important metric (or KPI) that...
Calculating Your Burn Rate and Cash Reserves
Is Your Business "Burning" Cash? The Simple Guide to Staying Afloat Financial jargon can sound a little intimidating. Terms like Burn Rate sound...
Master Your Cash Flow: A Simple Guide to AR and AP
The Secret to Getting Paid and Staying Organized: Understanding AR and AP If you run a business, you know the stress of wondering where your money...
What is the Difference Between Depreciation and Amortization?
Making Sense of the "Invisible" Expenses: Depreciation and Amortization Have you ever looked at a business income statement and wondered how a...
The Secret to Getting Paid More: Understanding the “Middle Line” and Your EBITDA
The Secret to Getting Paid More: Understanding the "Middle Line" and Your EBITDA Ever feel like you’re making sales, but your bank account isn’t...
The Art and Science of Profit: A Simple Guide to COGS and Your Chart of Accounts
The Art and Science of Profit: A Simple Guide to COGS and Your Chart of Accounts When you look at your business finances, do you see a confusing...
How Accountants Keep Score: Are You Using the Right Method?
How Accountants Keep Score: Are You Using the Right Method? To successfully run a business, you have to understand how accountants "keep score" of...
You’re Making a Profit… So Why Is There No Money in the Bank?
You’re Making a Profit… So Why Is There No Money in the Bank? Let’s talk about the three financial statements every business owner needs to...
The Role of Financial Clarity in Strategic Decision-Making
The Role of Financial Clarity in Strategic Decision-Making Every major business decision, whether you're hiring, expanding, or investing, comes down...
Why Your Numbers Tell the Story of Your Business
Why Your Numbers Tell the Story of Your Business In business, numbers are more than figures on a page. They tell the story of your company’s...