“Luck is where the crossroads of opportunity and preparation meet.” Seneca, first-century Roman Philosopher You have worked hard on building a business and deserve the
The primary mission of a business is long-term profitability not just revenue growth. Profitability is a measurement of efficiency. It is ultimately the deciding factor
Hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the skills to take a startup company to profitability is the most important decision a startup can make.
Who’s watching your bottom line? The functions of the accounting and finance department in any business can get a little confusing. Entrepreneurs tend think and
Systems create success. We have seen this time and again with small businesses, larger businesses, and especially start-ups. If you can find a way to
When we formed the Pacific Crest Group in 2003, our mission was to help business owners focus on the core activities that would help them
All entrepreneurs dream of building their company into something they can be proud of, and that will sustain them in retirement. After years of building
We have worked with many small to mid-sized Bay Area companies over the last decade, from struggling momand-pop shops to fledgling start-ups that are clearly
Cash is the lifeblood of any business, large or small. And for smaller businesses, it’s even more critical to have cash in the bank not
What Is “Outsourcing” The essence of “Outsourcing” is the locating and utilization of external resources to help simplify specific operational functions within an organization. Many
As we noted in our last blog entry, the role of the CFO and the controller are very different in today’s business operations. While the
Maintaining the fiscal health of your company is a team effort, and with changing technological capabilities and market conditions, the roles of all the executive