Nobody said owning and running a business was easy. There are so many aspects involved – not only do you have to be an expert in whatever service your business provides. But, to be truly successful in the long term, you also have to be an expert in business itself. If this sounds like a...Read More

Whether we like it or not, recessions are a natural part of our economy. Although the severity of economic downturns we have experienced have varied immensely, the fact is that they happen. And given this, every savvy business owner should have a plan – or at least an idea of a plan. Being prepared for...Read More

As anyone who owns or operates a business knows, being on top of your finances is imperative, but also difficult. Many founders did not start their businesses because of their love for finances. Rather, they started them because of their love and acumen for their specific field. As a result, business owners often find themselves...Read More

Most financially minded people would agree that planning for your financial future is extremely important – and it absolutely is. What sometimes gets overlooked, though, is planning for your business’s financial future. Many business owners have personal and family financial plans, but may have forgone, or put off, financial plans for their businesses. There are...Read More

Financial Planning and Analysis, or FP&A, is one of the most important components of a company’s financial health. There is a reason FP&A professionals are highly specialized and valued within organizations. The work they do, if done well, will drive almost every aspect of their company’s strategies, goals, and overall value. The power and capabilities...Read More

The widespread availability of information technology can be a gift and a curse. It is, of course, incredible to have so much information at our fingerprints at any given time. However, this vast world of knowledge also breeds a vast world of procrastination, distraction, and efficiency leakage. Luckily, information technology has also given way to...Read More

Even before the global pandemic, remote working was growing in popularity with companies both large and small. As long ago as 2016 a Gallup poll found that 43% of employed Americans spend at least some of their working time working from home – this was a 4% increase from 2012. There are many arguments to...Read More

In our last post, we discussed some of the tools available to small businesses that have been adversely financially impacted by COVID-19. This topic is extremely important to us at Saddock Advisory. We know that small businesses are the backbone of our society, and we know how hard this pandemic has been on so many...Read More

We are all facing unprecedented times, and especially business owners. Here at Saddock Advisory, we recognize that many members of our business community have taken a hit due to the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with the Paycheck Protection Program and the CARES relief act, things will never be the same for business...Read More

Many business owners often think they have to do it all. They’ve seen their business grow from nothing and usually have a hand in all of its operations. Of course, there comes a point when hiring dedicated professionals to manage specific aspects of your business is the best move. Finding people to manage specific areas...Read More