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.
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Drew Lyon’s Tips About Mixing Personal and Business Banking
FE founder Drew Lyon shares insights on mixing personal and business banking, and the value of clean books and review systems.
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.
Take Control of Your Finances
Focused Energy's Valerie Hiduke was a proud presenter at Longmont's 2020 Startup Week, sharing tips on setting your business up for financial success right away. Building a company from the ground up is one of the most difficult things for anyone to do. In comparison to the creative and logistical needs of getting of the ground, controlling your finances might...
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.
Protecting Your Line of Credit in Crisis
A line of credit helps businesses meet the occasional gap between expenses and accounts receivables -- FE offers advise for protecting in during crisis.
Building a Business Disaster Plan
Preparing for the worst can help businesses be at their best -- this is the advice from top financial leaders in a recent Forbes article on tips for disaster planning.
Forbes Speaks to FE on Smart Ways To Diversify Cash Flow During a Crisis
FE's founder offers tips on how to diversify cash flow during times of crisis, such as COVID-19.
Free Budget-To-Acutals (B2A) Template
Our budget-to-actuals (B2A) template can help you get a jump start on managing your business finances and forecasting how to spend.
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.
FE’s Tips to Forbes: Now Is The Time to Embrace Change
Focused Energy's founder Andrew Lyon shares commentary on embracing and managing change during difficult times such as the new coronavirus.