The company owner took responsibility for building an accounting function which they understood very little about.
They had no idea what an efficient, successful finance department that helps propel a company forward looks like.
Author archives: shirley
A waste of your time
What are you doing that you shouldn’t be? Are you wasting time on your finances when you could focus on growth, not accounting.
How AI is transforming my work
A glimpse into the future and how AI is transforming my work.
What CEOs can learn from my father-of-the-bride speech
The more your team understands about finance in general, and your company finances in particular, the easier it will be for them to take on financial tasks
What business owners can learn from Amy’s wedding
Say ‘I do’ to technology for a more dynamic, personal experience.
Here comes the bride
Our intention is to forge a long-term relationship with our clients, and I expect them to be similarly committed. In a sense, we’re also tying the knot.
The secrets of your balance sheet
Experience indicates to me that business owners without strong financial backgrounds focus on profit and loss rather than the balance sheet.
Numbers don’t lie, but…
There are several common reports in every set of monthly management accounts to give a view of your past, present and future.
Track Decision Points, not KPIs
Have you ever found yourself making decisions in the dark?
Be the most stupid person in the room
Too many business owners are reluctant to admit gaps in their financial knowledge. When you’re the person in charge, it can feel uncomfortable.
