The Questions a Business Owner Should Be Able to Answer From Their Books
by: Donna HarrisPublished on: 21/10/2026Can you answer basic questions about your business right now — gross margin, cash position, receivables, most profitable service line? If the books can't tell you, here's what that means.
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Your Books Should Be Able to Answer Questions
by: Donna HarrisPublished on: 20/10/2026Your books should be able to answer basic questions about your business — gross margin, cash position, receivables aging. Here's what it means when they can't, and what to do about it.
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How to Collect Receivables Without Damaging Client Relationships
by: Donna HarrisPublished on: 12/08/2026Collecting what you're owed doesn't have to damage client relationships. Here's the practical process — aging reports, when to follow up, how to ask, and when to stop.
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Why Profitable Businesses Run Out of Cash
by: Donna HarrisPublished on: 10/08/2026A profitable business can still run out of cash. Here's why it happens, what causes the gap between profit and cash position, and what to do before the crunch arrives.
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