What-If Scenarios: The Planning Tool Every Business Owner Should Use
By Bill Clawson If there’s one thing I’ve learned from over 30 years working with small and mid-sized business owners, it’s this: uncertainty is a constant. Markets shift, customer preferences change, unexpected expenses pop up, and sometimes, the best-laid plans hit a bump in the road. That’s why one of the most powerful tools I […]
Planning for Profit: How to Build a Business Budget that Actually Works
For most business owners, the word “budget” doesn’t exactly spark excitement. I get it—budgets can feel limiting, boring, or even overwhelming. But after more than 30 years in finance and accounting, I can confidently say this: a solid, realistic budget is one of the most powerful tools any business owner can have. When done right, […]
When to Upgrade from a Bookkeeper to a Strategic Accounting Partner
If you’re running a growing small business, there’s a good chance you started with a bookkeeper—or maybe even handled the books yourself. That’s perfectly normal. In the early days, it’s all about keeping the lights on, making payroll, and staying organized enough to file your taxes. But at some point, every business reaches a fork […]
Common Accounting Mistakes Small Businesses Make—And How to Avoid Them
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with small business owners across dozens of industries. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. And when it comes to accounting, the same handful of mistakes show up again and again—regardless of the business type or size. The truth is, no one starts a business […]
How Free Market Principles Shape Smarter Business Strategy
In more than three decades of working with entrepreneurs and business owners, one thing has become increasingly clear to me: the principles of the free market aren’t just economic theory—they’re powerful tools for building better businesses. Too often, when people hear “free market,” they think politics or Wall Street. But in reality, these principles are […]
Why Small Businesses Are the Heartbeat of Free Market Capitalism
I’ve spent over three decades working with small and mid-sized business owners—first as a CFO in the building industry, then as the founder of Endeavor Financial Insights. I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to build something from the ground up. And I’ve come to believe, without a doubt, that small businesses are the backbone of […]
What Investors Look for in Your Financials—And How to Be Ready
Over the years, I’ve worked with countless entrepreneurs who have built strong, promising businesses. But when the time came to attract investors—whether for growth capital, a strategic partnership, or even an exit—they found themselves unprepared. Not because they didn’t have a great product or service, but because their financials didn’t tell the right story. Let […]
How to Keep More of What You Earn: Tax Tips for Business Owners
As a business owner, you work hard—sometimes seven days a week, wearing every hat imaginable. You take the risks, solve the problems, and put in the hours. So when tax season rolls around and a big chunk of your profit disappears to taxes, it can feel frustrating and discouraging. I’ve been in this business for […]
Advanced Tax Strategies for High-Income Entrepreneurs
Why Taxes Feel Like a Burden for High Earners If you’re a high-income entrepreneur, chances are you’ve felt the sting of tax season more than once. I’ve had countless conversations with business owners who are doing everything right—growing their business, creating jobs, investing in their communities—only to be hit with a massive tax bill at […]