The Four Forces of Cash Flow: Why Your Profits Don’t Equal Cash in Hand One of the most common frustrations business owners face is this: “We made a big profit last year, so where did all my cash go?” When reviewing financial statements with clients, this question comes up time and time again. The truth […]

Scaling a business is often seen as a technical endeavor, driven by financial strategies, operational efficiency, or marketing tactics. Yet, one skill often overlooked can make all the difference in unlocking growth: developing high-potential leaders within your team. A strong team of capable, motivated, and ethical individuals is the foundation of any successful business. This […]

One of the biggest challenges I see is that a business gets busy—so busy that everyone is buried in work—and the immediate fix seems to be “Let’s hire more people!” But piling on more cooks doesn’t always solve the problem. Sometimes it adds complexity, plus the new hire needs oversight and training. You end up […]

Align Your 2025 Calendar and Budget to Become Who You Want to Be “Show me your calendar and your credit card, and I’ll show you who you become” It’s a simple but powerful concept that cuts right to the heart of personal growth. The idea is straightforward: our spending patterns reflect what we value, and […]

If you’ve ever felt like your business was growing but your profits weren’t, you’re not alone. Many digital agencies focus so much on revenue growth that they forget the ultimate goal: profitability. But what if there was a system designed to make profit a priority every single day? That’s where Profit First accounting comes in—a […]

The Only 3 Ways to Grow Your Business (Plus a Bonus on How to Optimize Profit) Introduction In a world where markets shift rapidly, technology evolves at breakneck speed, and consumer behavior is increasingly complex, sustainable business growth can feel like a moving target. Owners and leaders constantly seek reliable frameworks to guide them through […]

The Power of Managing Cash Flow Weekly with a Fractional CFO Cash flow keeps your business running, yet many owners struggle to maintain a clear grasp on where their money is going. Even profitable businesses can feel the pinch if they don’t have a steady handle on their cash. Imagine how different things could be […]

Why Tracking Your Pipeline Metrics Is the Key to Driving Revenue Growth Picture the possibility of doubling your revenue without hiring more people, pouring money into bigger marketing campaigns, or inventing a breakthrough product. One of our clients did just that. Their secret wasn’t a dramatic overhaul—it was consistently tracking the right pipeline metrics and […]

Are You Really Winning? The Power of Keeping Score in Business Imagine watching a hockey game without a scoreboard. The players would be skating hard, passing and shooting, but with no score to track, it’s impossible to know who’s leading, what adjustments are needed, or even if one team is outplaying the other. Without clear, […]

Why Every Digital Agency Needs a 2025 Forecast—and How a Fractional CFO Can Help As a digital agency owner, you know that growth and success don’t happen by chance—they’re the result of careful planning and execution. One of the most powerful tools for achieving your goals in 2025 is a well-constructed forecast. A forecast acts […]