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Zero-Based Budgeting Process: A Practical Playbook with a Fractional CFO at Bennett Financials
Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is one of the fastest ways to regain control of cash flow, eliminate waste, and align spending…Tax Implications of Selling a Business
Tax Implications of Selling a Business: What Owners Need to Know Before Closing the Deal Selling a business is often…Difference Between Financial Advisor and Financial Planner
If you’ve ever looked for professional support with your money, you’ve probably seen the terms financial advisor and financial planner…Chief Financial Controller: The Complete Guide to the Role, Responsibilities, and Why It Matters
If you’re running a growing business, there comes a point where “keeping the books tidy” isn’t enough. Cash flow gets…The Modern CFO: How Bennett Financials Helps Finance Leaders Turn Numbers Into Decisions
The role of the CFO has changed. The chief financial officer (CFO) is the highest-ranking finance professional in an organization…Valuation of Service Business: The American Way
Valuation of Service Business the American Way: A “Stars & Stripes” Framework (and How a Fractional CFO at Bennett Financials…How to Achieve Profit Increase (Without Just “Selling More”) — and Why a Fractional CFO Makes It Stick
Are you a business owner or executive looking to achieve a sustainable profit increase? If so, you’re not alone. For…Profitability Definition: Metrics, Examples & How a Fractional CFO Improves It
Key Takeaways What Is Profitability? (Clear Definition for Business Owners) Profitability is how efficiently your business turns revenue into profit.…Strategy to Develop Business: A CFO-Led Approach for Service-Based Companies
Key Takeaways A Business Strategy Is a Financial Tool, Not Just a Slide Deck Most companies treat business strategy like…Strategy in Finance: How Fractional CFOs Drive Tax-Efficient Growth
Executive summary: why “strategy in finance” matters for $1M–$20M service businesses If you run a U.S. service-based business generating $1M–$20M…Finance and Strategy: Integrating Financial Leadership for Service Businesses
Finance and Strategy: How Bennett Financials Uses Fractional CFO Services to Drive Real-World Results Are you a service-based business owner…Financial Reporting: The Strategic Engine Behind Growth, Tax Efficiency, and Exit-Readiness
Introduction Financial reporting is the standardized process of recording, summarizing, and presenting your company’s financial performance and position. This guide…Forecasting and Modeling for Service Businesses: How a Fractional CFO Turns Numbers into Strategy
Fast Answer: Forecasting vs. Modeling (and Why It Matters for a $1M–$20M Service Firm) If you’re running a service-based business…Finance in Management: How Strategic Finance Drives Better Business Decisions
You make dozens of decisions every week that affect your company’s profitability. Hiring a new team member. Approving a marketing…What Does a Financial Advisor Do for a Growing Business?
This article explains what a financial advisor does for a growing business, including key responsibilities, types, and how to choose…Cash Flow Forecast: A Practical Guide for Service-Based Businesses
Running a service-based business means you already understand timing. Projects land, clients pay (eventually), payroll hits, and taxes come due—often…
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