Financial Storytelling for Accountants: What 65,000 Years Teaches Us
Every accountant knows the feeling. You produce an accurate, well-structured report, the board reviews it, nobody asks questions, and the same decisions sit on the table again next month. Financial storytelling for accountants is about understanding why that happens, and what to do about it. Some of the most useful thinking on this comes from […]
How to Survive Rising Costs: Small Business Cash Flow Guide
If you’ve filled up the car or taken a delivery lately, you’ve felt it. Fuel prices have been climbing sharply since late February, diesel has pushed well past $3 a litre in most cities, and there’s no clear end in sight. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted oil supply through one of the […]
Cash Flow Survival Guide for a Stress-Free Christmas
Christmas should be a time to relax and recharge, not worry about your business finances. This cash flow survival guide for a stress-free Christmas will help you plan ahead so you can truly enjoy the break. As we approach the holiday season, many small business owners are looking forward to a well-deserved rest. It’s a […]
Why You Need to Understand Your Financial Reports
If you’re like many small business owners, reviewing your financial reports probably feels daunting, and as a result, it gets pushed to the bottom of your ever-growing to-do list. However, your financial reports are far more than just numbers and graphs. Running a business without reviewing your financial reports is like reading a book with […]
Why Now is the Perfect Time for Business Planning
For a lot of business owners, business planning constantly gets bumped to the bottom of the to-do-list. It never feels urgent, especially when sales are strong and you’re dealing with challenges like finding new staff, managing rising costs, or dealing with supply chain issues. However, a business plan can really pay dividends in the long […]