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 | Business Management, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Knowledge, Uncategorized
As we have continued to discuss how you will write your business’ comeback story as the economy bounces back from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve touched on figuring out where you are financially and the measures you can take to cut back on spending and give...
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,...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Financial Analysis, Growth, Uncategorized
I’m going to paint a picture for you. Imagine you’re driving a big pickup truck off-road. It’s the latest model, you’re feeling free and confident, and then suddenly…everything stops. You’ve run into a patch of mud you didn’t see coming, and you’re stuck. What...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Knowledge
“Expect the unexpected” is a truly ridiculous phrase, taken at face value. It sounds impossible! How can you plan for what no one saw coming? Unfortunately, most of us are getting our answers in the worst way possible as COVID-19 continues to shut down our businesses...
