4 Surprising Benefits of Knowing your Numbers

Understanding your numbers is powerful. In this post, I share four surprising ways getting a handle on your small business finances could transform your business — and your life! With recent stories from our clients.

Two Ways to Recession Proof your Business

Business owners don’t need the Federal Reserve to know when cash is tight and sales are slow. When the economy takes a hit, it's time to focus on what you can control to strengthen your company and recession-proof your business: Control cash flow and strengthen decisions.

Business Models, Financial Strategy, Meaningful NumbersChristine RicoOctober 26, 2022CFO Services, cfo tips, recession-proof, small business, money management, Profitable Business, business decision making process, profit first

Three Tips to Use Profit First to Build Social Impact

Recently a business owner asked me about how Profit First could be used to improve social impact. Here are three tips on how to use Profit First to drive social impact.

Social Impact, Decision-makingChristine RicoApril 4, 2022profit first, Profitable Business, social impact

The Easy as Pie Method for a More Profitable Business

A tale of two of my favorite things: a woman-owned, profitable business and delicious pies; plus a story line that includes the key to making your own business more profitable now.

Woman in Business, Financial StrategyChristine RicoSeptember 17, 2021Profitable Business, Revenue Gap, business decisions, Fractional CFO, woman owned business, Profitability

3 Profit First Myths You Can Forget

Why do I love Profit First?

First: Because it Works! It has changed my business and helped most of the companies I work with become more profitable, build up cash reserves, and fuel growth in their business.

Second because Profit First is so easy to understand and get started!

Meaningful Money, Money ManagementChristine RicoAugust 17, 2021profit first, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Financial Management, Profitable Business, Profitability