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Should the Shop Make Extra Stock to Keep Busy?
Imagine this. An owner and a bookkeeper are looking at next month's production schedule. There...
The Sale Shows a Profit. Can It Pay for the Next Order?
Imagine this. A parts distributor's owner points to the sales report during a meeting with...
The New Supplier Is Cheaper. The Old Bill Is Still Due.
Imagine this. A distributor's owner brings a new supplier quote to the bookkeeper. The next...
Can the Business Afford Weekly Payroll?
Imagine this. An employee asks the owner of a repair shop, "Could we get paid...
Should the Business Set a Minimum Order?
Imagine this. A small distributor's owner brings a stack of delivery slips to the monthly...
A 50% Chance of a Sale Isn’t Half a Payment
Imagine this. An owner wants to reserve space at a trade show. The commitment is...
Same Number, Different Problem: Turn the 13-Week Cash Forecast Into a Decision Calendar
Picture a client meeting that opens with a bank balance on the screen: $75,000. The...
The Owner Offers Personal Cash. What Will It Fix?
Imagine this. An owner and her bookkeeper are looking at the next payroll. Customer payments...
