Business owners and individuals are always asking “how do we deal with outstanding debt,” particularly when they have too much. A common way to approach this problem is to look at the interest rate charged on the loan. That might make intuitive sense at first but it doesn’t help much when creating a solid plan […]
Yahoo! might be running out of zip but I would not count it out of the race yet. Yahoo! still has financial resources and the ability to wring more cash flow out of its working capital. This company is still able to change course and become a force to reckon with again … but time […]
Annual revenue growth likely commands way too much of your attention as a business owner. Yes, without revenues there would be no business, but focusing on revenues without considering price changes can set up your business for failure. That’s why The Business Ferret calculates 12 key financial metrics including Real Revenue Growth, which accounts for […]
Often a prospective client will ask how I can help him or her reduce risk and increase sustainable cash flow if I don’t know the ins and outs of their particular type of business. It’s a good question, but focuses on the wrong issues. Business is business no matter what you make or sell, and […]