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.
Tag archives: finance director
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.
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.
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.
Grandkids, and great reads: Closing the chapter on 2023
Here are some of my favourite pieces of 2023 which I believe are worth revisiting.
Why I’m optimistic about the year ahead
Now that the economy seems to have calmed somewhat, there may be incredible opportunities – if only you look for them.
How we avoided being victims of fraud
Fraud prevention is another reason why your business should operate in a ‘grown up way’
3 criteria to pick the right bank for your business
If anything goes wrong with your bank or with your own company finances, your choice of bank will make a huge difference.
How long have you been with the same bank?
Most business owners never give their bank a second thought…until something goes horribly wrong.
