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Case study: Challenges Faced by Tim, a Plumbing Business Owner

Case study: Challenges Faced by Tim, a Plumbing Business Owner

Case study: Challenges Faced by Tim, a Plumbing Business Owner Hi, welcome to this week’s episode of Nail the Numbers. Excited to talk to you this week about Tim. So last week we talked about Steve. So Tim has got a little bit of similar problems, but he hasn’t been in business for as long as Steve. So we’re going to look at things from his perspective and see if maybe that’s something that you can relate to as a business owner. My name is

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Case study: How Steve turned his struggling HVAC business into a profitable, stable operation using 4 cash flow strategies

Case study: How Steve turned his struggling HVAC business into a profitable, stable operation using 4 cash flow strategies Steve owns a small but growing plumbing company that has been operating for three years. As the sole owner and manager, Steve is dedicated to growing his business but is wearing so many hats right now he is overwhelmed and facing burnout. Despite his hard work and long hours, he struggles to pay himself, purchase necessary materials, and manage unexpected expenses. Tim also wants to grow his

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Back to Basics: Why Knowing Your Profit is Essential for Your Business

Back to Basics: Why Knowing Your Profit is Essential for Your Business

Why Knowing Your Profit is Essential for Your Success Welcome to the Nail the Numbers blog!   I’m Kerry Postel, the proud owner of Abacus Business Solutions, where our mission is to help business owners know, understand, and trust their numbers. Today, we’re taking a step back to revisit the basics and discuss a topic that’s crucial yet often overlooked: the importance of knowing your profit. In the hustle and bustle of running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in managing staff, ensuring

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Who Am I? Discovering the Person Behind Nail the Numbers Podcast and Abacus Business Solutions

Who Am I? Journey of Passion and Numbers with Kerry Postel

Who Am I? Journey of Passion and Numbers with Kerry Postel Who Am I? Discovering the Person Behind Nail the Numbers Podcast   Good morning, dear readers, and welcome to a special feature of Nail the Numbers. If this is your first time here or you’re a regular on the blog, I extend my gratitude for joining me on this journey. This week, we’re veering slightly off-course to explore a more personal narrative—my own. You’ve tuned into the podcast, witnessed the insights and tactics I

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Mastering the Multitask: A Business Owner's Guide to Sanity

Mastering the Multitask: A Business Owner’s Guide to Sanity

Mastering the Multitask: A Business Owner’s Guide to Sanity Hello, fellow entrepreneurs! Let’s dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: the multifaceted role of a business owner. Picture yourself seamlessly transitioning from finance to customer service, then to marketing, all before lunch. It’s a familiar scenario for us, the modern-day business owners, who wear an impressive collection of hats daily. The Reality of Multi-Hat Syndrome Embarking on the journey of business ownership, we all anticipated challenges, but the reality of managing

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Building a Reserve Fund: Your Business's Safety Net

Building a Reserve Fund: Your Business’s Safety Net

Building a Reserve Fund: Your Business’s Safety Net In the unpredictable world of home service businesses, having a reserve fund isn’t just good practice—it’s essential for survival and growth. Much like a safety net under a tightrope walker, a reserve fund provides financial security and peace of mind, allowing you to navigate through unexpected challenges with confidence. This blog post explores the importance of a reserve fund for home service businesses and offers practical steps to start building yours today.   Why a Reserve Fund

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