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Why Business Dashboards and KPIs Help Owners Make Better Decisions
Business dashboards turn raw numbers into clear insights that help owners make smarter decisions. In Episode 10 of Our Readiness Lens, Sheri explains how KPIs and dashboards help track profit, cash flow, team performance, growth, and risk—so you can anticipate problems instead of reacting to them.
Financial Planning: The Growth Multiplier for Small Businesses
Strategic planning is more than annual budgeting. In Episode 9 of Our Readiness Lens, Sheri and two tax experts discuss why coordinated planning across accounting, tax, legal, and wealth advisors is essential for sustainable growth, reduced risk, and long-term business readiness.
A Client Story of Growth, Readiness, and Real Decisions, with Guest Aaron
What does business readiness really look like over time? In this client story, Sheri Radler sits down with Aaron to reflect on nearly a decade of building, scaling, exiting, and rebuilding businesses, and the decisions that made sustainable growth possible. This conversation highlights how planning, trusted advisors, and knowing when to slow down are just as important as knowing when to grow.
Cash Flow Isn’t Profit (and Why That Matters)
If you have ever felt broke while your business showed a profit, you are not alone. This post breaks down the difference between profit and cash flow and explains why timing matters more than most business owners realize.
Clean Financials Are a Strategy, Not a Task
Clean financials are often treated as a chore, but they are actually the foundation of strong decision making. In this post, Sheri Radler explains why accurate, timely financials are the first rung of business readiness and how they unlock clarity, confidence, and strategic growth.
The Business Owner’s “Mirror Test”
Every business owner plays a role inside their company, whether they realize it or not. In this post, Sheri Radler introduces the Business Owner’s Mirror Test and explains how being the bottleneck, the driver, or operating in a blind spot can directly shape growth, team confidence, and operational clarity. Understanding where you sit is the first step toward building a business that runs with intention instead of friction.
Is Your Business Too Dependent on You? Breaking the Cycle of Founder Dependency
Many business owners don’t realize how much of their company depends on them—until something forces it into view. In this post, Sheri Radler unpacks founder dependency, the hidden bottleneck that slows growth, stalls decision-making, and keeps businesses from scaling. Learn how to build operational independence so your business runs confidently, even when you’re not in the middle of everything.
The Chutes and Ladders of Business: Turning Setbacks into Strategy
Business rarely grows in a straight line. In this episode of R Readiness Lens, Sheri Radler breaks down the chutes and ladders of business — the unexpected setbacks, the momentum builders, and the systems that help you navigate both with confidence. If you’ve ever felt stuck or off-track, this conversation will help you regain clarity and build a structure that supports steady, intentional growth.
The Readiness Lens: Building a Business That’s Ready for What’s Next
Running a business means juggling a thousand moving parts — but the difference between surviving and growing often comes down to readiness. In this post, Sheri Radler shares how adopting a readiness mindset helps small business owners move from reaction to preparation, build better systems, and create a business that runs smoothly even when life doesn’t.
7 Tips for Creating Better Invoices in QuickBooks Online
💡 7 Tips for Creating Better Invoices in QuickBooks Online 📑
Be thorough. Be accurate. Be timely and creative. Discover how to make your invoices more likely to be paid quickly!
Creating effective invoices in QuickBooks Online is essential for timely payments and maintaining professional relationships with your clients. Our latest blog post provides seven invaluable tips to improve your invoicing process, including:
Include Everything - Ensure all necessary details are present.
Sweat the Details - Make your invoices aesthetically pleasing and error-free.
Use Your Company Logo - Enhance brand recognition.
Offer Unexpected Discounts - Delight your customers with surprise savings.
Make Your Customer Messages Meaningful - Personalize your communication.
Send Invoices Immediately - Show professionalism and promptness.
Utilize QuickBooks Online’s Design Tools - Customize the look and feel of your invoices.
Ready to take your invoicing to the next level? 📈
Who Are Your Customers? QuickBooks Online Can Tell You
Who Are Your Customers? QuickBooks Online Can Tell You
They’re your company’s most valuable asset. Thorough customer records can improve your customer relationships.
Creating comprehensive, accurate customer profiles in QuickBooks Online takes time. It’s tempting to just enter the minimum information required to process transactions, but there are numerous benefits to including every possible detail that QuickBooks Online allows – and making sure they’re correct.
5 Things You Should Do Every Time You Open QuickBooks Online
Where do you go first when you log into QuickBooks Online? Dashboards | Business overview is a good place to start.
How Do You Create Projects in QuickBooks Online?
If your business does jobs that have related income and costs, you can use QuickBooks Online’s Projects to track them.
The Life of an Estimate in QuickBooks Online
Elevate your business's financial management with QuickBooks Online. Learn how to create and convert estimates into invoices effortlessly, enhancing your client interactions and billing efficiency
5 Resolutions QuickBooks Online Users Should Make for 2024
5 Resolutions QuickBooks Online Users Should Make for 2024
How Do You Move Transactions from Your Bank into QuickBooks Online??
How Do You Move Transactions from Your Bank into QuickBooks Online?