Two weeks ago, I got laid off from my 9–5. No warning. No slow ramp down. One day I was leading meetings, the next, I was staring at an “Organizational Update” (group) meeting invite with my name on it. Now, was I already building something outside of that job? Yes. Was I feeling the itch […]
Where Does the Money Go? Understanding Cash Flow Like a Business Owner, Not a Banker
A few days ago, I was in the kitchen when my youngest dumped an entire bag of marbles on the floor. Chaos. They scattered in every direction—some zipped into the living room, a few stopped near the dishwasher, and at least three disappeared under the fridge forever. I just stood there watching, and all I […]
Want Predictable Profit? Start with Smarter Systems
Sometimes life gets chaotic Right now, my kids are little and sometimes our mornings are pure chaos. Socks missing, cereal spilled, someone always crying (sometimes it was me). The problem isn’t that we are short on effort—sometimes we are just missing systems. The days that we put a simple routine in place—lunches packed the night […]
Are You Wasting Money? How to Cut Costs Without Hurting Growth
Let’s be honest—most business owners don’t start their day excited to dive into their expenses. But here’s the thing: those “boring” line items might be quietly eating away at your cash flow. And if you’re like many of the business owners I work with, you’re not being reckless—you’re just busy. You’re growing. You’re focused on […]
The Hidden Cost of Late Payments: How Unpaid Invoices Kill Small Businesses
82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems—not a lack of revenue. I see this a lot in my work as an outsourced CFO. Business owners often focus on sales, but they overlook a critical question: Are you actually collecting the money you’ve earned? Unpaid invoices aren’t just an inconvenience—they quietly strangle businesses. […]
The 5 Biggest Cash Flow Mistakes Businesses Make (And How to Fix Them)
Making money isn’t the same as keeping it. As outsourced CFOs, we often see small businesses focus on revenue. Many business owners we talk to feel like if they just had more sales, they could solve all of their issues. And while revenue is important to any business, it is consistent, positive cash flow that […]