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Monthly Financial Meetings: Here’s Why They Matter
By Jim Downes, Blueprint Cfo · 2 years ago
Would you zoom through a roadtrip without stopping to take a breather and make sure you aren't straying off course? Of course not! Chances are, your pit stops include glancing at your GPS, analyzing your ...
Is Change the Future of YOUR Industry?
By Jim Downes · 2 years ago
Staying at the forefront of change is imperative as a business owner. You can never assume that “business as usual” will be the way forward. There is no better depiction of this reality than the ...
Tie Up Your Financial Loose Ends! The Importance of Managing High-Interest Loans
By Jim Downes · 2 years ago
Are high-interest loans leaving you on a never-ending spiral? Strategic business growth begins with well-managed financials, and managing your loans is no exception. While paying off loans can be a source of great stress for ...
Leader, Are You Missing the Inventory Management Mark?
By Jim Downes, Blueprint Cfo · 2 years ago
Do you use historical sales data by SKU to drive future inventory purchasing decisions? If you are basing tomorrow’s inventory demands on yesterday’s numbers, you may be tying up valuable company dollars in slow-selling inventory ...