Finance & Operation Resources

Savvy supply chain financing streamlines and preserves cash flow. Focused Energy's outsource CFOs share how.

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.

Prepping a sale? Optimizing your business worth is a critical step to maximizing gains. Avoid these common business valuation mistakes.

Cultivating a growth mindset can position business to thrive, overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. Learn how.

What's the average salary of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? We share the latest pay, compensation and tips for hiring competitively in 2021.

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.

A healthy business is built by healthy teams: is turnover killing your ability to grow? Learn common causes and how to avoid them.

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.

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.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or loan forgiveness.

Good tax advisors aren’t just for tax preparation. Learn what to expect from your tax advisor and if they are a good fit to help 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.

When it comes to inventory management and accounting, what you don't know (or do) can hurt your bottom line. Get expert advice & support.

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.