Tag: Profitability Trends
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The Quarterly View
Taking the quarterly view It’s not too late to review 2024 annual financial statements. In fact, most public companies are still reporting Q4 and full year results. Like other business owners, I have a strong preference for monthly financial statements; but, with yearend in full swing, it felt like a good time to pitch the quarterly…
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Chartstravaganza: Charts for Small Business
Stepping back from our usual “small business strategies” to look at some macro trends and charts. Below are 3 groups of charts plus what they mean for small business… Enjoy! Consumer Health Retail sales, personal income levels, and personal savings rates. >> What it means: Consumer health went parabolic during the pandemic. Government programs (stimulus, unemployment, PPP,…