top of page

Deliberate Actions for Thriving Through Recession: Strategies for Business Owners
Note from Donna… I’m back from Puerto Vallarta. It was an amazing trip where I really did unplug. I purposely did not get internet in...
Sep 7, 2022

Evaluating What Works in Your Business During Recession: Key Steps to Thrive
What works and what doesn't for your Business and Clients? Note from Donna… Buenos dias! I’m in beautiful Puerto Vallarta on my lonnng...
Aug 24, 2022

Preparing Your Business for Recession: Strategic Steps for Long-Term Stability
Your Business' Future Against Recession Note from Donna… I did not want to face it, but it hit me today. (Note that I write my...
Aug 9, 2022

Starting Small with Profit First: Implementing the Cash Management System
Note from Donna… Thank you to all those who congratulated me on becoming a Certified Profit First Professional. This cash management...
Jul 27, 2022

Transform Your Finances with Profit First: A Simple Cash Management System
Note from Donna … I’m back! I hope you enjoyed reading the articles that Larissa Summers wrote while I was getting certified in Profit...
Jul 12, 2022

Profit First for Non-Profits: Building Sustainable Capital Through Capacity Building
Note from Donna … As our businesses mature and grow, it’s nice to look at the impact we are making on the world. One of my greatest joys...
May 10, 2022


Mastering Profit First: Lowering Expenses and Gaining Financial Control for Small Businesses
Note from Donna …. The activity of “doing” Profit First can be a scary thing. Most people can get the 5 basic bank accounts set up. ...
Apr 11, 2022


Implementing Profit First: The Four Core Principles for Financial Stability
Note from Donna … Progress is being made on my Profit First Certification adventure. I have created my 5 bank accounts (smaller Plates),...
Mar 29, 2022


The 4 Core Principles of Profit First: Building Financial Habits for Success
It is well documented that reducing your plate size will reduce the amount of food you eat and help you lose those unwanted pounds. As a...
Mar 16, 2022


Diving Headfirst into Profit First: Transforming Your Business Finances
Note from Donna …. In 2019 and 2020 I did a series on Mike Michalowicz’s book Profit First At the time it was because many of my clients...
Mar 1, 2022


Fix This Next: Second Level, Strengthening Profit with Debt Control and Cash Reserves
I have heard this more than once in my life – I have reinvested my profits back into the business. Mike said it another way that I have...
Jun 27, 2020


Customizing Your Profit First Accounts for Financial Clarity
In the beginning of Profit First, Mike Michalowicz suggests that you set up these 5 accounts: Income Profit Owner’s Compensation Taxes...
Feb 20, 2020


How to Increase Profit by Boosting Efficiency and Finding the Right Clients
The truth of the matter is – you do have money in your business that’s waiting to be used properly. You can realize a higher profit in a...
Feb 7, 2020


Overcoming Debt with Profit First: Practical Steps for Business Survival
Mike states there is a “tweak” to the Profit First system when extinguishing the battle of debt. The Profit account is disbursed as 99%...
Jan 23, 2020


Managing Cash Flow with Profit First: Setting a Financial Rhythm
Profit First has you depositing a percentage of funds into different accounts. This helps you to not overspend and to ensure that you...
Jan 12, 2020
bottom of page