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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.
Employee Gifts: What You Need to Know From a Tax Perspective
Every year, companies gift their employees all kinds of items. Some of these gifts are taxable income, and some are not. This blog post will help you determine which is which so that your company can be compliant.
How to Create a Scalable Sales Forecast?
Successful businesses require flexible and scalable forecasting plans. Learn how to create a scalable sales forecast.
Want Higher Revenue? Turn Inward: Internal Customer-Supplier Alignment
Internal alignment within your organization will help you make the right decisions, deliver quality products and services, and even save money.
60 Days to a Stronger Business
Focused Energy's 60 day guide breaks down & prioritizes key areas for strong businesses, with weekly action items to propel progress in each. Emerge stronger, download the guide today.
Do You Truly Know Your Customers? It Can Save Your Business
Truly knowing your customers allows businesses to position products/services to solve their problems, time production & create loyalty. Our CFOs share how.
Increasing Value of Supply Chain Financing
Savvy supply chain financing streamlines and preserves cash flow. Focused Energy's outsource CFOs share how.
Are You Ready to Sell Your Business? Preparation is Key
Selling your business is stressful. Proper planning and strategy can make sure your ready to sell and the process runs as smoothly as possible. Read our tips.
7 Business Valuation Mistakes to Avoid
Prepping a sale? Optimizing your business worth is a critical step to maximizing gains. Avoid these common business valuation mistakes.
Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Business
Cultivating a growth mindset can position business to thrive, overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. Learn how.
2021 CFO Salary and Compensation Guide
What's the average salary of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? We share the latest pay, compensation and tips for hiring competitively in 2021.
6 Common Business Money Mistakes
Being a business owner means juggling lots of responsibilities and making tough financial decisions. How can you make sure you’re being smart with your money and avoid running into the red? Here are six common financial mistakes to avoid.
Is Employee Turnover Killing Your Profits?
A healthy business is built by healthy teams: is turnover killing your ability to grow? Learn common causes and how to avoid them.
Guide to Hiring a CFO
A CFO can help you grow your company faster and smarter, but having the right fit for the role is key to success. We cover common skills, salary and duties for full-time, part-time and outsourced CFOs.
Essential Terms Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Understanding critical business concepts is pivotal to successfully managing a business. Don't get left in the dark, fill in the gaps with our quick glossary.