How Non-financial Metrics Help in Understanding the Overall Health of a Hotel Business
As a hotel owner or manager, it’s important to keep track of both financial and non-financial metrics in order to get a complete picture of the health and success of your business. While financial metrics like revenue and profit margins give you a sense of how well your hotel is performing financially, non-financial metrics can […]
Gain Control with Strategic Department Budgeting with Live Financial Reporting
Large corporations are highly distributed. Profit incentives, shareholding structures, and financial success metrics are jointly owned by key executives of each department. Over centuries, corporations have evolved departmental budgeting and P&L management into a science. This process makes sure that there is no single point of financial failure and all departments have responsibility towards the […]
How to Empower Your Business Controllers and Operators to Grow Your Gross Profits
The relationship between franchise owner and general manager can make or break an organization’s success. A foundation of mutual trust, respect, and communication must be established in order to facilitate an effective partnership. Both the owner and manager want to ensure the hotel is profitable, and they must work together in order to accomplish this […]
Intercompany Transfer Reconciliation: Are Your Inter-entity Transfers All Tied Up and Reconciled?
Companies often have multiple subsidiaries or entities – and it’s probably more common than you think. Did you know Super 8 hotels are owned by Wyndham Hotel & Resorts? Perhaps you’re aware that Hilton is the parent company of hotels such as Waldorf Astoria and DoubleTree? Although these businesses function independently, they are owned by […]
How to Protect Your Blank Check Stock Paper and Prevent Fraud
Picture this… You’re the owner of a successful deli that’s been in business for over 15 years. Every day you wake up, put on your apron, and get to work. You arrive early in the morning before dusk to make sure the kitchen is cleaned and prepped. Then you fill the registers with cash, check […]
Are You in Control of All the Credit Cards that were Created in the Name of Your Business?
Trust But Verify All Spending As a business owner, it’s crucial to strike the right balance between trust and oversight. On the one hand, it’s essential to trust your team and give them the autonomy they need to do their jobs effectively. On the other hand, it’s equally important to keep a close eye on […]
Learn the Benefits of a Consolidated Balance Sheet for Multiple Companies
Effectively owning and operating multiple companies requires having a team of knowledgeable individuals in place such as executives, managers, operations, and support staff. Owners should install the right team and instill proper task delegation. Yet, even with an effective strategy and a strong support system in place, owners with multiple businesses must continually balance both […]
Top 3 reasons you should run your vendor reports monthly, quarterly and annually
Many of us can relate to how stressful paying bills can be. For small to medium-sized businesses, it’s crucial that they pay on time and have the cash flow to cover their expenses. A recent study reported that 32% of businesses could not pay their vendors, lenders, or employees due to insufficient cash flow. However, […]
Best Practices for Valuing and Selling Your Business
After careful consideration and several conversations with friends, family, and colleagues – you’ve finally come to the conclusion that it’s the right time to sell your company. Whether you’re moving into a different type of business, redistributing capital to another company, or retiring altogether, creating a proper valuation strategy is critical to understanding the value […]
Applying for a Loan? Make Sure Your Personal Financial Statement is Up to Date to Get Approved!
What is a personal financial statement? A personal financial statement is a summary of your current financial health, including your assets, income, liabilities, and debts. It’s used to evaluate your overall financial situation and to help with your personal and business needs. It should include four primary elements: assets, liabilities, net worth, and income & […]
The Shift to Real-Time Accounting Visibility with Accounting Automation
The technological shift towards automation is changing the way companies do business. Accounting in particular is no exception. The problem is traditional accounting often involves mundane and repetitive tasks that require heavy oversight, manual work, and continuous review. This antiquated style of accounting tends to be ineffective due to mismanaged data-keeping practices and delayed record […]
Make smarter decisions for your business locations with consolidated cash flow reports
Are you a business owner or manager with multiple locations? Are you struggling to get a clear picture of how the cash flow is looking across all your entities? Consolidated cash flow reports can be a powerful tool to help you make smarter decisions for all your business locations. Why is cash flow important A […]
