Combating Check Fraud and Essential Tips for Small Businesses
A Guide to Safeguarding Your Transactions As small businesses navigate the complexities of financial transactions, the prevalence of check fraud has become a significant concern. With the increasing sophistication of fraudsters, it is imperative for businesses to employ more secure payment methods and protective measures.  … Read More
Why You Should Consider A Fractional Firm
Companies face continual challenges in an ever-evolving business environment, making cost-effective growth solutions more important than ever.  Fractional resources are a key to achieving this, as they allow businesses to access specialized expertise tailored to their unique needs without the financial burden of full-time roles. … Read More
Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty
The world economy has been on quite a roller coaster in the last month.  With the diversity of our clients and our partners in the market, we have had a catbird’s seat to how this uncertainty is impacting various industries and some possible signs of what is to come. … Read More
Team of employees working together
A large number of business owners we come across are growing rapidly, and it is creating a new set of challenges.  While growth itself is highly sought after, and can be incredibly positive, fast growth can also cause the “wheels to fall off the bus” in a business.… Read More
Avoiding Year End Surprises
As the year comes to a close, it’s crucial for small businesses to be proactive, organized, and prepared for the year ahead. Here’s a breakdown of key areas to focus on to ensure a smooth transition into the new year. Contracts and Annual Payments Before year-end, review any contracts that may require renewal or payment.… Read More
Budget Season Fall Trees Road
As autumn rolls in, we welcome cooler weather, seasonal flavors, and the vibrant hues of falling leaves (even if here in the desert, our landscape remains relatively unchanged). For many businesses, this time of year signifies the onset of “budget season.”… Read More
Cash Flow Business Concept
A common thread among so many businesses we meet is that they struggle to forecast their cash flow. I’m not going to use all the clichés about cash – we can agree it is vital. We can also agree that it is never static.… Read More
Cash Flow Business Profit
Business owners we run into frequently complain that they are “not making enough money” or that they “don’t make as much money as they used to.”  It seems to frequently happen by surprise, with no obvious culprits. Most of the time, this does not happen overnight.… Read More
Coins money grow
For most small businesses, it is extremely difficult to go it alone with capital, and as a result, those same businesses have debt – for equipment, real estate, working capital or a combination therein.  Unfortunately, many of these same business owners find it challenging at times to obtain the financing they need. … Read More
Pensive concerned african employee touch chin looking away leaned on table thinking inside of modern office boardroom, company owner boss search solution solve business issues or make decision concept
Any entrepreneur can spend 10 minutes scanning economic headlines and find conflicting, often polar opposite information on economic indicators and where the economy is headed. It is indeed a puzzling time for the business owner. And while election years typically bring some uncertainty, this time around, all bets are off.… Read More