By David DeMuth Manufacturers can’t afford to wait any longer. For two years, CFOs and controllers have managed supply-chain disruptions and labor shortages, as well as surging prices. Typically, these developments could require most manufacturers to raise prices to survive. In Q4 of 2022, there is a looming recession. The generally accepted definition of a…
Coming up on mid-year, you might be reflecting on the first half and are either looking to course correct or finish strong. What are you going to start doing, stop doing, and keep doing? One of the ways to determine this is to look at the key metrics of your business and see if you’re on…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. Mechanics of a deal directly influence whether a seller’s financial goals can be achieved. Learn from experienced advisors how to optimize each step of the business sale process to ensure a successful transaction and maximize total proceeds from the deal. Moderator: Barry SelvidgePartnerNewport LLC With over 30 years of experience…
For my wife’s and my 25th wedding anniversary, our family went to France. Paris, Provence, Chamonix and on the way back to Paris to catch our flight home, we went to the cathedral in Reims. The one with the Chagall stained glass and where Joan of Arc was to be crowned by King Charles in 1429 after…
“Accounting is the language of business, and you must learn it like a language…To be successful at business, you have to understand the underlying financial values of the business.” –Warren Buffett Time after time in my banking career I met with thousands of business owners who were looking for loans. Frequently, it became apparent that they had…
Supply chains and labor shortages are the chief topics among the 40 or so business owners I currently work with. Their anecdotes are widespread and widely varied. I wanted to know why, so I did some research on behalf of you, my business-owner readers. Supply Chains A broken foot was diagnosed at an urgent care…
For two Wallace Capital Funding LLC clients, a Pretend Play Center was their business dream. What is a Pretend Play Center? I had the same question. Remember running around with a large white coat on, who were you? A doctor or chemist? Or maybe you put on a red hat and said “weee, wooo, weee,…
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Worry about cash flow is one of the top issues that keeps business owners up at night. Cash flow is like oxygen to a business and without it, the business won’t survive. Several years back, I had a client ask me, “If I’ve made $500,000 in profit, why isn’t it in the bank account?” A very good…
Whether you’ve finished your 2022 projections or not, here are 3 tips you need to know to put the finishing touches on your forecast for next year: 1. Look for tendencies in your forecasting to gain insights on things you can do to improve next year. Did you overestimate revenue and profits? Maybe you were…
Free webinar to learn about expensing and depreciation strategies to counter upcoming tax increases. Presentation will include the following. Bonus Depreciation Cost Segregation Little know safe harbors Expensed repairs vs capitalized improvement property And much more. Here is the link to listen to the recording of our recent webinar on Expensing & Depreciation Strategies. https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6834270028077573382…
Program produced by XPX Long Island. Long Island Case Study Part 4: Operations- Scalable Business Models that Maximize Profits The owners of HiTech, our case study company, are looking for ways to create additional value in their business in pursuit of a profitable exit. Transforming their operations will be a key driver of their ability…
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I’m having a lot of client dialogue on Cash Balance Plans (CBPs). A CBP is the third sleeve of a Retirement Plan – following the standard 401k and Profit Sharing sleeves of traditional plans. The contribution limits are substantial allowing participants the ability to contribute significant $s pretax and to grow those contributions tax deferred….
Managing Today’s Reality of Excess Inventory: The Domino Effect of Having Out-Dated Software Systems. Not having real time information on the fast-moving products. Not having accurate information of the inventory level in multiple locations. No method of tracking Vendor Reliability of ON-TIME deliveries. What are the Results of Excess Inventory? Late shipments…
Every business needs a strong marketing strategy and plan, but not every business needs a full-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Hiring an outsourced CMO can be the perfect solution for companies needing marketing leadership and business savvy without incurring high-ticket costs. Here are three reasons to consider hiring a fractional CMO for your business. 1. Fractional…
CBIZ Health Care Survey Shows Employers Prioritize Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Hot Job Market Survey also finds employers are prioritizing stemming the rising costs of medical plans and the inclusion of mental healthcare services Business Wire CLEVELAND — March 15, 2023 CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national provider of insurance, financial and advisory services,…
Small actions yield tremendous results. SUMMi7 is hosting an event next week for Medium-Sized Business Owners on March 30 in Plano, and you’re invited! If you’re not in the Dallas region and would like to attend, please DM us, and we can explore if a virtual experience is right for you. The topic for this…
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