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The Real Cost of Not Having CFO-Level Oversight

Most mid-market business owners know they probably need better financial oversight. They just don't think they need it yet — until the damage is already done.

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Why Your Gross Margin Is Lying to You

A 40% gross margin sounds great — until you find out every competitor in your industry is running at 55%. Here's what's really hiding in that number.

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Stop Managing Backwards — Why Mid-Market CFOs Look Forward Not Back

There's a question I ask every new client in our first meeting — and the answer reveals whether they've been managing their business by looking in the rearview mirror.

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A Small Business Is Not a Little Big Business

A small business doesn't have the resources of a big business — so it has to be run differently, especially when it comes to cash.

Are Consultants Good for You? I Do Not Know

Most companies hire consultants without specific expectations of results. Here are the questions you should ask before spending the money.

Budgeting — Why Do It?

Budgeting isn't a once-a-year process — it's how you manage the future. Here's what most small companies get wrong about it.

Employee or Contractor?

The IRS uses a 20-factor test to determine worker classification. Getting it wrong can be costly — here's what to know.

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