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How Can a Beginner Start a Business?
Starting a business can be intimidating, especially for those with little to no experience. But with the right knowledge and resources, anyone can become an entrepreneur. In fact, data shows that more than 4 million businesses are started each year. In this blog post,...
What Do You Look for in a Fractional CFO?
As a business owner, you understand the importance of having a financial expert on your team. But what do you look for when hiring a fractional CFO? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the key qualities and skills to look for in a fractional CFO. What is a Fractional...
Book Recommendations to Help Develop an Entrepreneurial Instinct
As someone who has worked with entrepreneurs and business owners for over 20 years, I noticed that many lessons can be learned from simply watching or reading the experiences of business leaders. The truth is, learning is a super power for those who own a business....
What are Operating Needs?
If you’re a business owner, you probably understand operating needs. Operating needs are the necessary resources and services a business needs to maintain its operations. These include personnel, equipment, materials, and other supplies. Operating needs also encompass...
What Are 5 Skills of an Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is a rewarding and challenging journey. It requires a unique set of skills and traits to be successful. More people are choosing the entrepreneur route each year, including more than 31 million in the U.S. alone. While there are many skills that...
3 Steps to Getting Your Finances In Order
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your finances? Do you want to take control of your money but aren’t sure where to start? If so, you aren’t alone. Many people struggle to get their finances in order; in today’s blog, we will walk you through three steps to get your...
What Does It Mean To Be An Entrepreneur?
You might have considered becoming an entrepreneur in today’s “Side Hustle” culture. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 4 million new businesses are opened each year. But what does it mean to become an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur, by definition,...
Does My Startup Need A CFO?
Managing a startup is a lot of work, and most startups run on thin margins with large workloads. Most small business owners want to avoid hiring additional staff to manage their finances. But what if it increased your odds of success? According to recent research,...
What Is An Operational Needs Assessment?
Of course, you want your business to run efficiently, but when you are actively working to manage your business, it can be hard to get a clear picture of where the bottlenecks are in this process. Or, to take it a step further, if you know where the problem is,...
What Should A Startup Entrepreneur Know About Accounting?
Starting a new business is so exciting. Many plan for years to nurture an idea or obtain the training they need to offer a new skill. Still, one area of starting a business leaves many entrepreneurs feeling out of their depth, and that’s managing their accounting....
What do new business owners need to know about accounting?
Have you recently opened a new business but are stressed about accounting? We get it. Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, invoices, taxes. It can be a lot to process. However, Cassmer Ward has 20 years of experience in the world of finance. With his extensive experience...
7 Accounting Concepts Small Business Owners Should Know
As a small business owner, you must wear multiple hats daily, especially when first getting started. If accounting is one of those hats, and even if not, you should become familiar with the seven basic concepts below. Accounting refers to the measurement, recording,...