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Yes, Cash Flow is Important

Martinka Consulting

For PE firms, cash flow, EBITDA, and low cap ex are very important.” Cash flow – one of my rules for both business buyers and sellers is, “Cash (and cash flow) is King.” ” Small businesses need timely cash flow. It’s like, “Well duh!”

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How to Create Sustainable Cash Flow and Turn Your Business into a Valuable Asset w/ Ryan Tansom

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

How do you valuate a small business?

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How Middle Market Companies Can Avoid a Liquidity Crisis

Harvard Business

Following these steps can reduce a company’s working capital needs and increase earnings and cash flow. To improve this working relationship, focus on aligning the teams, improving the quality of forecasts, map forecasts to the supply chain, and optimize for profitability rather than predictability.

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Embracing Your Expertise: The Importance of Believing in Yourself with Ann Carden

Consulting Matters

Do you have the mindset and strategies you need to create a thriving consulting or coaching business so you can reach your full potential in your career and life? Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Carden, a highly successful consultant and fellow mentor to other consultants.

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Business Book Review: Boston Consulting Group On Strategy

Management Consulted

Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. WHY READ IT? QUICK OVERVIEW. INTERESTING BOOK INSIGHTS.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Professional Services Firms

Progressus

Utilization goals must strike a balance between short-term revenue targets and long-term considerations to avoid burnout or underutilization, which can lead to cash flow issues. Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Tracking year-over-year (YoY) revenue growth evaluates the effectiveness of strategies, processes, and technologies.

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Understanding the Anatomy of Startup Failures

Business Consulting Agency

Insufficient Planning and Strategic Execution : Reason : Inadequate business planning, flawed strategies, or poor execution. Impact : Financial instability, cash flow issues, and inability to sustain operations lead to business failure. Impact : Low brand visibility, inability to reach the target audience, and stunted growth.