I met with a new client in the construction business. His stated goal was to increase the enterprise value (the selling price) of the business. To discover his current enterprise value, we did an analytical analysis and determined the business was currently worth $2 million. Evaluating the business by applying 18 drivers to his business, […]

We are more than a tax firm because taxes are only a part of what we do. When I meet with a new client, the answer to the following question is almost always YES! The question: Do you think you substantially overpay your taxes? My original research (started in the early 1980s and continuing to

Cash Flow Mastered is an advisor, but it is also a business. I share similar business needs as our clients. This builds the bond between us. One method I use in my business, and use to help you succeed in your business, is the 18-driver report. I believe there are 18 drivers (areas) in a

Our research shows 92% of entrepreneurs list important tasks to do, but only 15% work on those tasks consistently.  These tasks materially increase enterprise value, cash flow, market share, and other benefits. If they are so important, why don’t you work on them consistently? Our research discovered three reasons. Reason #3 (minor): Getting caught up

While earning a business degree, you primarily study strategy—planning how things should be done in a static and largely predictable environment. Tactics is implementing strategy in an ever-changing environment. Tactics are not taught much in business school; they are learned in the school of real life—if they are learned at all. If you’ve ever heard

Success is no longer what you have in the bank, but the lifestyle you can live.  (John Brooke) Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or idea. (Earl Nightingale) Entrepreneurs pour their energy into building their company, working long hours, and wearing many hats.  To succeed in today’s highly competitive economy, many choose

When our team meets with a new client, their first goal is usually to increase sales. While important, sales should not be the primary focus. Sales is a simple number measuring one aspect: your customers’ purchases. Cash flow is a more complex number measuring all aspects of your business, including how much cash you retain.