More Revenue, Less Cash, and More Work “What if more revenue led to less cash and more work? Would you still chase it?” This isn’t a hypothetical question. It’s a trap many business owners find themselves in. They work harder, bring in more dollars, but end up with less cash, less time, and more […]
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Running a small business is tough, and sometimes it feels like you’re running a money pit rather than a money-making machine. You’re chasing revenue like a golden ticket to freedom, only to look at your bank account and think, “Wait, where did all the money go?” Spoiler alert: It’s gone into the black hole […]
When most of us decide to go into business, it’s because we want to do what we love. Whether it’s cooking, construcion, designing, or consulting, we’ve got a passion, and we’re ready to turn that passion into profit. But here’s the thing about running a business: it’s a lot more than just doing what […]
“Remember, cash is a fact, profit is an opinion.” – Alfred Rappaport Have you ever tried to spend the profit from your profit and loss statement? If you have, you quickly realized that profit is just a number your accountant writes down—one that often seems to have little connection to the reality of your […]
Many business owners have bought into a dangerous fantasy—the belief that profit is something to be earned later. Maybe when they hit that revenue milestone, or perhaps when they finally sell the business and walk away with a hefty payday. But here’s the thing: profit is not a distant event. It’s not something that […]
Why Chasing Revenue Alone Can Leave You Empty-Handed For many small business owners, the appeal of high revenue is intoxicating. It’s easy to get swept up in the numbers, believing that a skyrocketing top line is the ultimate marker of success. Yet, as the saying goes, “Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash […]
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There’s only one way to judge: by results. It’s often harsh, but always fair. Imagine if you showed up at a football game and there was no scoreboard. How would you know who’s winning? How would you know how much time is left? Now, what if we removed the field markers—could you tell how […]