by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Business Management, Knowledge, Uncategorized
I think most of us can agree that the last year has been messy, in more ways than one – which is why I want to talk a little bit about financial spring cleaning. COVID has exposed so many of the material weaknesses in our businesses, mainly located in our...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Knowledge, Risk Mitigation, Uncategorized
“The thief, as will become apparent, was a special type of thief. This thief was an artist of theft. Other thieves merely stole everything that was not nailed down, but this thief stole the nails as well.” ― Terry Pratchett To a lot of business owners, theft seems...
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 | Business Management, Cash Flow, Knowledge, Uncategorized
Let me share with you a little story about the power you have in your hands – and your business. Over the last few years, one of our clients has been growing by leaps and bounds. When COVID hit, they were allowed to continue to work as an essential business. So, the...
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...
