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7 Ways To Improve Business Cash Flow

Managing cash flow can be a challenge, especially for small business owners. In this article, we’ll take a look at 7 ways to improve cash flow management. How to improve your business’s...

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The 8 skills you need to succeed as a Fractional CFO

A fractional CFO, also known as an outsourced CFO, is a financial professional who provides part-time or project-based financial leadership to small and mid-sized businesses. Looking at the top...

Should You Hire a Bookkeeper or an Accountant (or Both?)

When it comes to managing the finances of a small business, there are many factors to consider. One of the most important decisions a business owner makes is the hiring of accounting and bookkeeping...

What’s the Difference Between a Cash Flow Statement and a Cash Flow Forecast

For any business, keeping track of cash flow is essential. Two important tools that businesses use to keep track of cash flow are cash flow statements and cash flow forecasts, but there’s often...

How to Professionally Ask for Payment + Free Templates

Why do we struggle writing payment request emails? Asking for payment or money in any scenario can feel awkward – especially when its overdue. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to...

Pricing Fractional CFO Services – With Kelvin Gieck

Price is an intimidating topic that can quickly become uncomfortable if you’d have a plan in place.  Recently we shared How to Price Fractional CFO Services, and got lots of questions so we thought...

What’s the difference between a budget and a cash flow forecast?

Budgeting vs. Financial Forecasting: An Overview Budgeting and cash flow forecasting are both critical aspects of financial planning for individuals and businesses. While they may seem similar, they...

THE BEST CASH FLOW SOFTWARE FOR BOOKKEEPERS

Providing cash flow forecasts and cash management for your clients is a great way to increase your value to clients, and help their business. But only if you can do it a timely, and accurate manner...

THE TOP 5 REASONS SMALL BUSINESSES FAIL

There’re over 1.19 million small businesses (1-100 employees) representing 97.9% of all employer businesses in Canada. Just south of the border, there are 32.5 million small businesses in the...

THE BEST 3-WAY FORECASTING APPS

Looking for a crystal ball? Would you settle for 3-5 year financial and strategic planning? A 3-way forecast may be just what your looking for.  On the agenda Why should I create a 3-way forecast?...
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