“Our people are our secret to our success” said the business owner – The counterpoint to that is they’re also your greatest vulnerability.
Tag archives: finance director
Do charities need specialist accountants?
Charities need the exact same robust financial systems and processes as businesses.
I just had my 15 minutes of fame
Your signed accounts enter the public domain so there’s an extra reason to get them right.
Accountant horror stories
What was the worst experience you’ve had with an accountant? Do you have a story that still makes you recoil in horror?
Lessons from the $25 million deep fake scam
How deep fake technology scammed a Hong Kong business out of $25 million
Why you hire the wrong accountants
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.
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.
