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Tax Preparation: What You Need to Know Before Year-End

As businesses navigate the complex waters of year-end financial planning, tax preparation stands as a critical checkpoint that requires careful attention and strategic foresight. Having guided numerous organizations through this process, I’ve observed that proactive tax planning can make the difference between a smooth sailing year-end and a turbulent tax season. Why Year-End Tax Planning…

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Year-End Financial Checklist 2025: A Strategic Guide for Small & Mid-Market Businesses

As a financial navigator for mid-market businesses, I’ve learned that year-end planning is more than a compliance exercise—it’s an opportunity to chart your course for future growth. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the critical components of your year-end financial review and position your organization for success in 2025. Why Strategic Year-End Planning Matters…

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Financial Tools That Scale: From Startup to Enterprise

In today’s complex business waters, having the right navigational tools can mean the difference between smooth sailing and running aground. As we conclude our month-long journey through strategic financial planning, it’s time to explore the essential tools that every business navigator needs in their command center. With over two decades navigating financial seas from Wall…

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How to Set Financial Goals for the New Year

As the end of the year approaches, it’s crucial for business owners and executives to think strategically about their financial goals for the upcoming year. While setting sales and growth targets often takes center stage, defining well-structured financial goals is key to supporting your overall business strategy. As a CFO, I understand that strategic financial…

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The Biggest Financial ‘Oops’ Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them

When it comes to managing finances, businesses often fall into the same traps—mistakes that seem small but can have a huge impact. Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest business financial mistakes: confusing revenue and/or profit with cash flow. This common financial oversight can mean the difference between staying afloat and capsizing. Let’s explore…

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5 Essential Financial Metrics Every Business Owner Should Track

Understanding the Financial Health of Your Business Starts Here As a business owner, staying on top of your company’s financial health is paramount to ensuring long-term success. With so many metrics to consider, it can be challenging to know which ones truly matter. However, if you want to make smart, data-driven decisions that positively impact…

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The Power of a Resourceful CFO: Redefining Financial Leadership for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses.

What Does It Mean to Be a Resourceful CFO? In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies, especially mid-sized businesses, need more than just traditional number crunching. They need resourceful financial leadership to navigate complexity, foster growth, and solve problems creatively. That’s where a Resourceful CFO comes into play. In this first article on resourcefulcfo.com, I’ll delve…