Many business owners unintentionally damage their companies by avoiding the financial side of the business. Over time, small financial issues compound into serious problems. This article explains why owners must stay engaged with their company’s financial health to prevent “death by 1,000 cuts.”
Taking time off should restore your energy, not create anxiety. In this episode, I talk with Brandon Poe about how business owners can truly unplug from work while ensuring their business continues to run smoothly.
Budgeting should not start with wishful revenue goals. In this episode, I explain how to build a practical, bottom-up budget based on how your business actually generates revenue, so your numbers support real profitability.
This week I sit down with Heather Spraduto from ADP to explore Accountant Connect, a free platform that helps accountants and advisors answer real client questions using pay and benefits benchmarks, compliance alerts, and business valuation insights that support smarter decisions.
When employees lack clear performance metrics, accountability and productivity often decline. This article explains why KPIs and annual reviews are essential tools for improving employee performance and building a stronger business.
Tracking the right numbers is what keeps your business financially fit. In this episode, Ruth King explains which metrics matter most, from billable hours and units of revenue to current ratio, working capital, marketing return, sales activity, and inventory usage, so you can see trends early and protect profitability.
This episode explores how personality assessments and AI-driven insights help accounting firms and small businesses hire smarter, develop stronger teams, and improve retention. Ruth talks with Mark Ferris, CEO of Panalytics, about understanding team strengths, identifying development opportunities, and using data to make better managerial and recruiting decisions.
Accounts receivable may seem like a routine administrative task, but ignoring it can slowly damage your company’s cash flow. This article explains why business owners must actively manage receivables to maintain financial stability and avoid long-term financial strain.
Pricing and recurring revenue are two of the most powerful levers in a financially fit business. In this episode, Ruth explains how to calculate pricing from the bottom up, why dynamic pricing matters in seasonal businesses, and how recurring revenue creates stability, loyalty, and long-term profitability.