Financial Strategy

Professional scrutinizing data to illustrate the difference between cash vs accrual accounting.

Cash vs Accrual Accounting: What’s Best for You?

by Gary Beebe | Mar 11, 2025 | Accounting and Bookkeeping, Analytics and Reporting

Many small businesses start with the owner managing operations on a cash basis. While this approach can work for a while, it typically becomes problematic when the company encounters a financial snag or begins to expand. That’s why, as a fractional CFO who primarily...

How to Read a Profit and Loss Statement

by David Cox | Dec 10, 2024 | Accounting and Bookkeeping, Analytics and Reporting, Financial Strategy

Every business leader who must assess a company’s financial performance and make decisions should know how to read a profit and loss statement. Yet, as a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who works closely with leadership teams, I have noticed that many...

Executives discussing the results of a financial report to illustrate a blog post titled "What is Financial Reporting."

What is Financial Reporting: Definitions, Examples, and Tips

by William Lieberman | Nov 19, 2024 | Analytics and Reporting, Cash Flow

Accurate financial reporting communicates vital information about a company’s economic activities to business leaders, investors, and regulatory agencies. Yet, for many, this business function can seem mysterious. Below, we provide an overview of financial reporting,...

Leaders discussing business trends for 2025 and how to adjust their plans.

Business Trends 2025: The Challenges and Opportunities

by William Lieberman | Nov 6, 2024 | Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Strategy

As we approach 2025, company leaders are busy developing business strategies. At The CEO’s Right Hand, we work beside them, using our finance and HR expertise to inform their decisions. That gives us a unique perspective on how trends impact companies across...

Business people discussing a strategy to increase valuation before selling a company.

9 Ways to Increase Valuation Before Selling Your Company

by Bruce Eckfeldt | Oct 22, 2024 | Exit Planning, Financial Strategy, Leadership

For many CEOs, receiving an offer for your business can be the stuff of dreams, especially if it is a big number. However, in my experience, one of the biggest mistakes a business owner can make is rushing into a sale because, in most cases, that puts you at a...

Two executives working to illustrate a blog post titled, "What is a Fractional CFO.

What Is a Fractional CFO and How to Hire One

by William Lieberman | Oct 8, 2024 | Financial Strategy, Leadership

A common challenge for many small and mid-size business owners is the financial side of running a company. Analyzing financial performance and planning for future growth isn’t easy and consumes valuable time. You want financial insights and advice to guide your...

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