by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Business Management, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Financial Processes, Knowledge, Uncategorized
Not every business starts out with a pristine financial management department. Likewise, most mid-size businesses can’t afford to hire one person for every tiny task related to finance. But you still need the kind of financial help a seasoned pro brings with them. Too...
by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Financial Processes, Knowledge, Uncategorized
First of all, this is in response to questions I frequently receive from people – and especially business owners: “Hey, Patty, how do I know which financial professional I need? Do I hire a bookkeeper versus an accountant versus a controller versus a CFO? And do...
by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Business Management, Knowledge, Uncategorized
Are you ready for what’s next? What I mean is, have you put thought into positioning your business properly for the world post-COVID? Properly here means that you have three basic elements in place: A Strong Foundation Your company’s foundation is what gives you...
by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Business Management, Knowledge, Uncategorized
“There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst.” – Stephen King I’ve heard from plenty of business owners lately who are doing their best to keep their head above water. With the economic downturn and so much uncertainty about...
by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Financial Processes, Growth, Uncategorized
We’re still experiencing some lean times right now, there’s no doubt about that. As the economy continues to fluctuate and there remains some uncertainty about when, if and how things will reopen, most of us are looking at ways to get our businesses through the rest...
by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Uncategorized
Every business owner has their “genius zone.” Your customers and clients come to you because you have that one incredible gift that makes you the best person to serve them. But what if that gift isn’t in financial management – or math, for that matter? You see,...
