by Hannah | Jun 25, 2020 | Open Positions
Job Description: Virtual CFOHours: Part TimeLocation: Anywhere in the U.S. (Washington state preference) We are an equal opportunity employer. THE POSITION OVERVIEW As a part-time virtual CFO with Clara CFO Group you will provide excellent financial advice,...
by Hannah | Jun 1, 2020 | Cash Management, Financial Management, PPP Loan, Small Business
You’ve applied for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and you’ve been told that you are getting the money. Awesome! But now you need to use those funds wisely in order to have your loan forgiven, and the information can feel very confusing. Don’t...
by Hannah | May 31, 2020 | Cash Management, Financial Management, PPP Loan, Small Business
You’ve applied for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP,) and you’ve been told that you are getting the money. Awesome! But now you need to use those funds wisely in order to have your loan forgiven, and the information can feel very confusing. Don’t...
by Hannah | Apr 15, 2020 | Budgeting, Cash Management, Financial Management, PPP Loan, Small Business
Managing your cash flow is something that we need to do in our small business during every season. However, with the current challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, it is even more important to do TODAY. We’re looking at 10 ways that you can manage your cash flow right...
by Hannah | Mar 16, 2020 | Cash Management, Financial Management, PPP Loan, Small Business
The world is in turmoil with concerns about the current and potential effects of COVID-19. Although I hope you are feeling as healthy as ever, chances are, you are feeling the economic effects in your small business. I am seeing it in my client’s businesses too....
by Hannah | Nov 13, 2019 | Financial Management, Small Business
This information stopped me dead in my tracks: “More than half of small business owners are going months without pay (if they take any at all).” In fact, according to a survey from the cash-flow optimization platform Kabbage, 25% of owners forgo pay for two to six...
by Hannah | Oct 17, 2019 | Budgeting, Financial Management, Small Business
Businesses don’t become successful by accident. The success of your business will depend on how well you plan (and execute!) in several key areas. Starting today and continuing in the coming months, we’re going to focus on one of our favorite topics – the importance...
by Hannah | Sep 25, 2019 | Budgeting, Cash Management, Financial Management, Fraud Prevention, Small Business
It’s an unfortunate truth that most business owners experience some sort of fraud. When you began your business, you likely didn’t give much thought to fraud. Retail operators have long struggled with the issues of “shrink” which accounts for about 2% of all sales....
by Hannah | Sep 3, 2019 | Financial Management, Small Business
Technology is an amazing tool. It’s created a world that was virtually unimaginable just a few decades ago. Small business owners have been benefactors of technology in many ways. No longer do small businesses need to have a full staff of people in-house. In theory,...
by Hannah | Aug 20, 2019 | Case Study, Financial Management, Small Business
One of the most powerful vehicles for learning is a case study. Why? It’s simple, really. Case studies move us beyond “what ifs?” and into reality. Today’s case study looks at one of the issues faced by many small business owners: the lack of complete and reliable...
