Author Archive for: Kathryn Wilson

Entries by Kathryn Wilson

What Needs to Change in Your Accounting After You Raise Capital?

For months, the company has been trying to get money into the bank. Then the wire arrives, and the balance suddenly looks very different. Plans that had been conditional start becoming real. The company can hire the people it discussed during fundraising. A product launch can move forward. Marketing can expand. Software, contractors and outside […]

8 Monthly Metrics CEOs Should Track for Better Forecasting

Better forecasting starts with tracking the right monthly metrics. CEOs do not need a dashboard full of every possible number. They need a focused set of metrics that helps them understand cash, profitability, hiring capacity, revenue quality, and whether the business is tracking close to plan. This guide explains eight monthly metrics CEOs and finance […]

Financial Red Flags That Could Be Slowing Your Business’s Growth (And What to Do About Them)

Small businesses are built on dreams, effort, and an unrelenting drive to succeed. But what happens when progress slows, when growth feels elusive, or when the numbers don’t quite add up? Sometimes, the obstacles aren’t in your strategy or your market; they’re hidden in your financials. Like warning signals flashing beneath the surface, these financial […]

How to Stay Ahead of Inflation at Your Small Business

Financial analysis through outsourced bookkeeping and controller services is more important than ever. According to the Bank of America 2022 Small Business Owner Report, 88% of business owners say inflation is impacting their bottom line. On the other hand, 62% of respondents say that “their business has fully or partially recovered from the pandemic.” That’s […]