Financially Fit Business Podcast

Part 5: The Metrics That Matter Most for a Financially Fit Business

Part 5: The Metrics That Matter Most for a Financially Fit 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.

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How Assessments and AI Strengthen Your Team

How Assessments and AI Strengthen Your Team

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.

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Tracking What Matters Most (Part 3 of 7)

Tracking What Matters Most (Part 3 of 7)

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.

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Tracking What Matters Most (Part 2 of 7)

Tracking What Matters Most (Part 2 of 7)

Understanding your overhead cost per revenue unit and your net profit per revenue unit gives you the clarity you need to price correctly and strengthen profitability. This episode shows you how to measure both, apply them across different industries and use these numbers to guide hiring, breakeven planning and long term financial health.

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Tracking What Matters Most (Part 1 of 7)

Tracking What Matters Most (Part 1 of 7)

Tracking revenue, cash, and your financial statements is the foundation of a profitable business. This week, you’ll learn how to identify your revenue-producing units, monitor cash daily, and review your financial statements monthly to keep your business strong and financially fit.

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Graphs Speak Louder than Numbers

Graphs Speak Louder than Numbers

In this episode of the Financially Fit Business podcast, I talk with Brian Ahern of Abev Power Solutions about how turning financial data into visual insights can transform the way you manage and grow your business. Brian shares how using charts instead of spreadsheets helped him see trends, stay on top of cash flow, and make smarter decisions with confidence.

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Understanding Your True Unit of Revenue

Understanding Your True Unit of Revenue

This week, I explore how understanding your true unit of revenue can transform the way you manage profitability. Whether you’re running a contracting company, accounting firm, or any service-based business,

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