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You don’t need another spreadsheet — you need a system to act on it.
Photo Courtesy of Unsplash Business owners, can I be honest with you? You don’t have a spreadsheet problem. You have a system problem....
Diana Miret
Aug 42 min read


What is a good profit margin for my industry?
Photo by Noah Gremmert on Unsplash Many business owners Google “average profit margin for [industry]” — but it rarely helps them make...
Diana Miret
Jul 303 min read


📈 $3.3M Revenue Growth. 💰 $313K More Cash. Here’s What Happened After They Hired a CFO
In early 2021, this food manufacturing business was operating with slim margins and uncertain cash flow. Despite growing demand, their...
Diana Miret
Jul 52 min read


What is a Fractional CFO (And Do You Need One)?
If you're a small-business owner feeling unsure about your numbers, you're not alone. Many owners know their revenue but aren't sure if...
Diana Miret
Jun 21 min read


Your Business Isn’t Broke—It’s Just Disorganized
Many business owners assume they’re not profitable when, in reality, the issue is often a lack of clarity and consistent systems....
Diana Miret
May 282 min read


As a CFO I see business owners make this one mistake EVERY SINGLE DAY.
This mistake can cause a business to implode in under 1 year. 2 / 3 of businesses do not survive 5 years and I believe this is the...
Diana Miret
Jan 62 min read


We Are What We Repeatedly Do
Written by Aristotle As a Christian fractional CFO with over 35 years of financial experience, I've had the privilege of guiding both...
Diana Miret
Jan 12 min read


Flip the Script: Plan Your 2025 Goals Starting with Profit and Pay
As a business owner, you’ve probably been chasing top-line revenue as the ultimate measure of success. But here’s a truth bomb: Revenue...
Diana Miret
Dec 29, 20242 min read


Question # 35 - How can I double my profit?
If increasing sales is one of your business’s goals for 2025, I have a few ideas on how to improve sales. The key is to do it by not...
Diana Miret
Sep 15, 20241 min read


Be aware: If you don't prioritize your profit, someone else will take it
My experience with small business owners is that profit is an after-thought. A brief moment when they open the email from their...
Diana Miret
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Question # 34: Do I need a financial team?
Do you have a team of people that you have hired to serve as your financial advisory team? The bigger your business gets, the more you...
Diana Miret
Feb 13, 20233 min read


Question # 33: How much should a new customer cost me?
Most business owners have NO idea what it costs to acquire a single customer in their business. Nope. None. My name is Diana Miret and I...
Diana Miret
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Your business makes millions - congrats! Are you keeping any of it?
Great business owners get rich. They are successful in business because they know how to run the business end of their business. They...
Diana Miret
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Will AI impact Bookkeeping and Accounting? - just my opinion
Yes. But that does not mean it will go away - I believe it will become more about data analytics rather than repetitive tasks. According...
Diana Miret
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Question #32: What number should I be tracking?
Most business owners are in the dark about 90% of what's going on with their finances. After years of sacrifice, effort, and hard work,...
Diana Miret
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Question #31: A recession is coming. What should I do?
Great question. A recession is indeed coming and this is an opportunity. My recommendation is three-fold: Part One: List the BASIC...
Diana Miret
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Question # 30: But what does a CFO actually DO for me?
A chief financial officer is one of the most important members of your financial team. CFOs supervise financial and accounting...
Diana Miret
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Question # 29: Do I need a Part-Time CFO?
Here are the signs that your business needs a Part-Time CFO Given the financial complexities even small businesses face, the services of...
Diana Miret
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Question # 28: What is the KEY to profitability?
Two words: productivity. It is not about how many people you have, if they are highly paid, or if they're lower wage, entry level...
Diana Miret
May 30, 20221 min read


Question # 27: Budget or Forecast?
A budget is a license to spend; a forecast is your roadmap to profitability. When I speak to my clients, the most common thing I hear is:...
Diana Miret
May 23, 20221 min read
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