More Subtle Clues that Something isn’t Right with a Business
Small changes in gross margin, vendor names, or checkbook controls can be early clues that money or materials may be leaving the business.
Why Your Working Capital Trend Matters
Working capital is one of my favorite financial trends because it quickly shows whether a business has enough cash strength to operate.
The Most Important KPI Business Owners Should Track
In this week’s newsletter, I explain why net profit per revenue generating unit is one of the clearest ways to measure true business profitability.
Why Cashflow Is More Important Than Cash
Cash is critical, but cash flow is what keeps your business going. Learn why profitable collections and positive cash flow matter more than cash on hand.
What the Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio Tells You About Business Risk
In this episode, I explain how to read debt to equity trends, why long-term debt matters more, and what rising ratios may be warning you about.
When Growth Hides a Profit Problem
A business can grow for years and still be unprofitable. This story shows how rising revenue masked a pricing problem, until growth stopped and cash flow issues surfaced.
Why Financial Coaching Is a Strategic Growth Lever for Business Owners
Most business owners didn’t start their company because they were passionate about profit and loss statements. They had a skill, a vision, or a solution to a problem worth solving. But somewhere between the excitement of launch and the grind of growth, the financials become the thing that keeps them up at night.
Why Value-Based Pricing Beats Billable Hours
What if billing by the hour is limiting your growth? In this episode, I talk with Dan Lucas about shifting to value-based pricing, improving client relationships, and building a more profitable, scalable firm.
Why You Still Need Financial Oversight in Good Times
A business owner walked away after a great year, only to return after losses. This real example shows why consistent financial oversight matters, even when things are going well.
Subtle Changes in Your Gross Margin Mean A Lot
Small changes in gross margin are easy to ignore—but they often signal bigger problems developing in your business. Learn how tracking trends early can protect profitability and prevent small issues from turning into major financial setbacks.