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Insights for better financial decisions
Important financial decisions are rarely improved by more information alone. What matters is understanding which financial factors are relevant, how they interact, and what they may mean for the decision being considered. Insights from Kenneth Hartwig, CPA, PLLC are intended to help business owners better understand the financial considerations that matter to important decisions involving cash flow, profitability, growth, tax, and other areas that can materially affect the business or owner.
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Each Insight is developed to make a specific financial question, relationship, trade-off, or decision more understandable.
Why a Profitable Business Can Still Struggle with Cash Flow
A business can report strong profits while still facing cash pressure. Understanding the relationship between earnings, customer collections, and financial commitments can help business owners make better decisions about hiring, investment, and growth.
When Business Growth Creates Financial Pressure Instead of Financial Strength
Higher revenue can bring additional payroll, operating costs, and financial commitments without a proportionate increase in profit. Learn why the quality of growth matters as much as its pace.
Why Spending Money to Reduce Taxes May Not Be a Good Business Decision
A tax deduction can reduce the cost of a business expenditure, but it does not necessarily make the purchase worthwhile. Understand why tax savings should support sound business decisions rather than drive them.
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