Profit First

 I know I seem pretty happy-go-lucky these days, but once upon a time, I was the poster child for financial stress. After selling a couple of businesses, I thought...

 Since writing Profit First, I’ve heard quite a few comments (and eye rolls) over the word, “profit”, itself. This always makes me curious. What’s so bad about making a...

   At its core, Profit First is all about flipping the script on traditional accounting and prioritizing profit from day one. One of the key pillars of Profit First...

  Man, do I get hassled about  the Profit First formula.  Let me be clear, I do believe following the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting  Principles) is important so that when...

How many decisions did you make for your business last year? Decisions to solve a problem, fix a mistake, decide whether or not to take advantage of an opportunity, add...

 Summer is coming to a close, and for some, it means a big ramp-up into the old routine and the hustle and bustle that goes along with it. But...

 Since April is Stress Awareness Month, it’s a great time to remind each other that we humans are - well, human. So here’s my big question to you: Are...

Today, I’m thrilled to announce that Relay is becoming the official banking platform for users of Profit First. We’re joining forces because Relay is deeply committed to keeping business owners...

"What the heck is Profit First?" I heard this question a couple of years ago from across the room where I was speaking. An entrepreneur was explaining the system to...

 Some people find it hard to begin the Profit First system because it requires discipline and dedication. It requires creating a budget and sticking to it, which can be...