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...

Not everyone talks about it, but everyone feels it: managing money is a source of anxiety.  It's easy to feel like your self-worth is tied to your business's bottom line....

Once upon a time, I was a small business angel investor… and lost everything. When I met Debbie Horovitch at a speaking engagement, her struggles resonated with me. After going...

 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...

 The pursuit of revenue is a central goal among small business owners. Traditionally, many businesses have focused solely on sales as the primary driver of income. But I'd like...

   Here’s a quick question to contemplate: How are you serving your future self?   As much as I like to stay present, I also realize that the decisions I...