Bennett Financials Journal
Practical ideas for protecting profit, planning tax, and building a business that works better for you.
Score your service business on 9 questions built from the 60-15-15 framework (gross margin, labor efficiency, client concentration, owner dependence) and see if you are exposed.
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72% of law firms now offer alternative fee arrangements, yet less than a quarter of legal work is billed that way. Here is the margin test for AFAs.
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A 120-day sprint that makes forecasting change what you do this month: a 13-week cash forecast, tax planning from day one, and a dashboard that flags problems early.
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Discover 10 effective strategies to grow your business sustainably. Learn practical tips to enhance growth without compromising your values. Read more!
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Turn surgical demand into real profit. A fractional CFO helps plastic surgery practices fix margins, cut tax drag, and build a sellable, higher-value business.
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A plastic surgery practice at 70% gross margin can still net 15%. Here's when a fractional CFO is worth it — and the three questions to ask before you hire.
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A controller reports the past. A fractional CFO decides the next move. Here's the line — and how to tell if you're paying CFO prices for controller work.
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The $15K retainer losing you $3K a month doesn't show on the revenue line.
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Your close rate is the signal. Above 60% means you're underpriced — sometimes by 2–3x.
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Most founders lose six figures in avoidable taxes at exit. Here's the 18-month pre-sale tax plan Bennett Financials runs for $1M–$20M service businesses.
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