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Balance Sheet Ratios Every Business Owner Should Monitor

Key Takeaways A few key balance sheet ratios can help owners quickly understand liquidity, leverage, and the overall financial footing of their business. Reviewing ratios on a consistent schedule highlights shifts in performance earlier than traditional reports. These tools support…
The Most Overlooked Red Flags Hiding in Your Balance Sheet

The Most Overlooked Red Flags Hiding in Your Balance Sheet

Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA Key Takeaways Consistent financial reviews help reveal risks before they disrupt performance. Tracking trends in cash flow, debt, and margins supports long-term stability. Transparent accounting builds trust and stronger financial decision-making. Looking Deeper: What…
Strengthening Business Resilience Through Diversified Revenue Streams

Strengthening Business Resilience Through Diversified Revenue Streams

Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA Key Takeaways Diversifying income helps businesses stay stable during change and uncertainty. Data-driven insights reveal which revenue opportunities will deliver the most impact and consistency. A flexible, forward-looking mindset builds the foundation for…
Understanding Your Business Budgets

Operating Budget vs. Capital Budget: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA Key Points: Operating budgets manage short-term expenses like payroll and rent, guiding day-to-day business decisions and supporting cash flow. Capital budgets focus on long-term investments like equipment or software, which impact the balance sheet…
One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Business Owners: A Strategic Overview

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Business Owners: A Strategic Overview

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed July 4, 2025, brings sweeping federal tax updates that will reshape your year-end planning. We’ve identified the provisions: bonus depreciation, Sec. 179 expensing, QBI deductions, new above-the-line breaks, and international rules that…
Outsourced Controllership

The Strategic Role of Outsourced Controllership in 2025

Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA Bringing financial clarity and leadership to growing businesses—without the full-time hire. As a business owner, you must juggle operations, manage people, plan for growth, and closely monitor your financials. But in today’s environment,…