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The Process of Building a Successful Business

  • August 17, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Business success, Process
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In a recent blog, I introduced my Five Ps of Profitability philosophy and the business operating system model I’ve developed…

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Price – A Vital Component of Your Profitability Strategy

  • July 21, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Pricing, Profitability
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Much of my work with small to mid-size business owners focuses on implementing the financial fundamentals to maximize profitability and…

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An All-Too-Common Case Study – Tell-Tale Symptoms of a Poorly Performing Company

  • June 25, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Accounting Department, CFO, Financial Statements, Growth
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Although every company has its unique set of issues, I’ve found that many have similar financial pain points and struggles…

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Financial Fundamentals – the 5 Ps of Profitability

  • May 17, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Five Ps of Business Success, Profitability
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Revenue is critical to a company’s operations – without it we can’t produce profit and cash flow. All businesses require…

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How to Structure Your Accounting Department as a Profit Center

  • April 19, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Accounting Department, Fractional CFO, Profit Center
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Businesses don’t often realize the need to plan for the growth of their accounting departments, or that they can be…

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How to Optimize the Return on Your Investment in People

  • March 25, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Business Culture, Five Ps of Business Success, People
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When employees feel valued and engaged, they bring contributions and improvements to the table naturally, and their work creates greater value for their associates and the business as a whole.  And with the right people in the right seats, there is a productive rhythm to your business.

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Working Capital: How to Calculate the Amount You Need

  • February 25, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Growth, Working Capital
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Knowing the amount of Working Capital required for growth is critical to success, so that you can borrow the correct amount for growth OR temper your growth to the limits of your WC, ensuring that you stay in business.

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A Profit Plan for Changing Times

  • January 14, 2022
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Forecasting, Profit Planning
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Even if your business is growing, it is tough to accurately forecast for 12 months. Your Profit Plan should always consider the near term, but especially during changing times.

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Lessons in Perspective – Past, Present, and Yet to Come

  • December 15, 2021
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Business success, planning, Work-Life Balance
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In Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and…

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Options for Funding Growth with External Working Capital

  • November 17, 2021
  • By Rick Arthur
  • In Working Capital
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To expand your business, you will undoubtedly need access to external working capital. Know your options for generating external working capital, and how they differ.

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