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Category: Insights
Insights from our outsourced CFO, finance and operations teams
View recent resources on financial and operational insights, information and advice from the experts at Focused Energy. At FE, we are proud to help small and mid-sized organizations thrive.
3 Tips for Increasing The Profitability of Your Business
Entrepreneurs often confuse making sales with making money. We shed light on the difference, and real insights into how to improve business profits and profitability. ...
Is Your Inventory a Liability?
When it comes to inventory management and accounting, what you don't know (or do) can hurt your bottom line. Get expert advice & support....
5 Signs You Are Ready to Scale a Business
Planning for growth is essential but scaling a business too soon can spell disaster. Understanding which stage your business is in can help determine the appropriate time to scale — and do so successfully. Here are five signs signaling it's time to scale up, and tips for optimizing a growth strategy. ...
How to Scale a Business
Scaling a business is all about growing a company to achieve a higher profit but it's harder than it sounds. Follow our guide to avoid the pitfalls and achieve success....
5 Signs Your Company is in Crisis (and Turnaround Tips)
Do these warning signs look familiar? Unlock your unmet potential by identifying areas of weakness and implementing a turnaround plan....
Year End Strategy: Essential Planning and Budgeting Tips
Year-end strategy & budgeting is essential. We share essential tips to closing out your year, as well as understanding where your business stands and where you're heading....
Controller or CFO: Which is Right for Your Business?
What is the difference between a controller and a CFO? We share how each can make or break your financial strategy, and how to get the most out of your financial team for business success....
Pivot Like A Pro
The most critical decision for a business leader to know is when to stay the course versus change direction. Focused Energy details down why pivoting, how and when makes sense for your organization....
Secret to Beating Goal-Setting Odds
We're wired to focus on outcomes, but amazing things can happen when we shift our mindset to the process vs the outcomes. Goals are more defined, easier to achieve, and we just might be happier along the way....
Bookkeeper Hiring Guide: Cost, Roles & Salary
Can you afford to hire a bookkeeper? The cost of a part-time bookkeeper can vary widely, depending on what you need and where you are located. View our guide on the role & costs of a bookkeeper....
Chasing Goals, Not Deadlines
Stop the cycle of endless fires and chasing deadlines, start chasing goals. Learn how from Focused Energy's team of business, finance & operations experts....
Rethinking the Role of the COO
New business dynamics redefining an old role from just the number two spot to corporate visionary, strategist and implementor. Is your team ready to embrace the shift? Need someone who can? Focused Energy can help. ...
FE Founder on How to Handle an Unexpected Windfall
Forbes speaks to Focused Energy's founder Andrew Lyon on how to manage an unexpected windfall. Get his tips and others to manage cash effectively....
Ultimate Guide to the Payroll Protection Program: You’re Approved. Now What?
Getting the PPP loan money was just the beginning, how do you manage, sustain and use it wisely? Our CFO & finance experts weigh in on PPP management....