Posts by Jenni Davis

A career in operations and financials is a dynamic and rewarding path, especially for those who are passionate about driving business success. This intersection of ops and money involves a complex set of duties, necessitating an extensive comprehension of management, project administration, HR and data analysis. These kinds of financial ops managers bridge the gap…

What kind of impact do you want to make? What kind of legacy will you leave for generations to come? It’s no surprise that entrepreneurs and business owners often have philanthropy and giving back at the forefront of their mind, asking themselves “how can I use this business to do good in the community?” Understanding…

Wondering if your business is big enough for a CFO, or if you bring in enough revenue to make this kind of team member worth it? Overwhelmed by managing financials on your own, and know that your time and energy would be better spent elsewhere? Recognizing the five biggest signs your business is ready for…

When should a business owner hire a fractional CFO? This is an essential question for many small businesses grappling with financial management. A professional CFO brings advanced financial reporting and analysis skills, but hiring one as a full-time employee can be expensive. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your company’s finances or contemplating expansion, this guide…

The Profit First method makes it simple to pay yourself as the business owner, pay down your debts, and grow profits as a company… which is what all entrepreneurs aspire to do!  This simple cash flow blueprint is famous for helping you increase profit and pay yourself first, but it also contains a smart way…

“It’s smarter to dig a well than make it rain.”   True, or false?  For most of us with businesses, we dream about one day having the ability to hire a magical salesperson – a rainmaker – to bring in sale after sale. It’s a top line approach to solving a cash flow crisis, but believe…

Part of what makes Profit First simple to understand and relatively easy to implement is how it nods to the envelope system of the past like many of our parents and grandparents used to manage their personal finances.  We’ve all had some experience with the envelope system, either personally using it or hearing about it…

It all started with a simple conversation. Well, let me backup and tell you more… It’s not just profit that requires baby steps. Just about everything in life and in business is a process that happens one day at a time. We don’t get there overnight! As I’ve come to understand and accept the phases…