What is the difference between a Controller and a CFO?
Savvy business decisions based on solid financial data is the key to success. As a small business owner, you may be handling your own bookkeeping and accounting duties,...
Small Business
Outsourced Finance Manager: What Is It and Do You Need One?
A finance manager is often the most experienced financial professional in a small business. Their responsibilities include overseeing company finances (cash, debt, collections, and payments,) preparing statements and...
The Difference Between a Part-Time CFO, Fractional CFO, Part-Time Controller
If your business isn’t growing as fast as you’d like, or if you’re overwhelmed with bookkeeping and accounting chores, you may be thinking about hiring a controller or...
Preparing Small Business for Coronavirus and Recession
What does Coronavirus mean for my business? What do lower interest rates mean for small business? Do you know how to prepare for a recession? The world is...
How CAC Can Help You Make Business Decisions
CAC, or customer acquisition cost, is a metric that is rising in popularity. If you have heard “CAC” thrown around, it was probably in the context of making...
Business Briefing Podcast featuring LJ
We’re heading into the homestretch of 2019! With budget meetings and business planning for 2020 already underway, how are small business owners feeling about the economy? LJ shares...
Positioning CBD Businesses for Success
The CBD industry has been growing for some time, and thanks to the Farm Bill passed late 2018, the industry is set to continue expanding at a breakneck...
Financial Planning for a Recession
As we learned in 2008, recessions can come on swiftly and cause major crises for all businesses, big and small. In today’s economy, it is essential to practice...
Why Business Forecasting Matters
Imagine you’re a startup company offering a unique product or service. You have some good traction and are building up a customer base at a respectable pace. You...
How to Value a Small Business
How to Value a Small Business Whether you’re looking to sell your business, apply for a small business loan, or raise additional funding, it is important to know...