Budgets are essential for private companies of all sizes, and this article will help you understand why and where to focus your energy when preparing a budget. Doing so will increase your return on investments, improve your decisions, and help you meet your goals.

How you sell your business impacts your financial future, family, and employees. The exit lane you select determines how far you will go towards meeting your personal financial goals. Once you commit to an exit lane, it’s challenging to change course, so plan early and choose wisely.

Timing the market is a risky strategy. It is especially risky for private business owners who don't have time to analyze economic and market data.

The good news is, you don’t need to time the market. You can take steps now to ensure you can exit when the time is right for you.

The Wall Street Journal noted demand for part-time CFO consultants is heating up". This demand is coming from companies across the spectrum of sizes and stages. For many challenges, CFO consultants are often the ideal solution. Technology has opened the door for remote client service. Highpoint CFO is a Tampa-based CFO Consulting firm that serves clients throughout the US.

Owners of a small or medium-sized business need to pay extra attention to how their company impacts their portfolio. By addressing its unique nature as an investment, both their company and portfolio will be more valuable.

Your company is growing. You are doing what it takes to fund the growth, but are you considering the cost of financing? Are you holding large balances on your credit cards rather than seeking a bank line of credit? Are you looking for an investor without having considered an SBA loan?

Are you ready to sell your business? What do you need to keep in mind before moving forward and sell your business? A few quick questions you can ask yourself to know if your business is ready to sell.