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Why Financial Metrics and Industry Peer Benchmarking are Critical for Business Success

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 1 out of 5 new businesses fail within their first 2 years, almost half within the first 5 years, and nearly 2 out of 3 within 10 years. These statistics underscore the importance of aligning your business’s performance with industry standards.

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The Importance of a Holistic Approach in Business Valuation and the Benefits of Industry Comparisons by iCFO.pro

In the intricate field of business valuation, determining a company's true worth involves more than just calculating numbers; it’s a blend of art and science.

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The Superiority of Return on Asset Investment (ROAI) in Measuring Business Earnings Power

ROAI measures how efficiently a company generates profits from its invested capital, including both equity and debt.

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The Net Balance Position: Improved Measure of Cash Liquidity

Measuring a company’s liquidity position becomes the work of liquidity ratios, a class of financial metrics which determine how well a company could repay debt obligations using its own working capital, without the need to acquire external funds.  

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Business Managers, Business Owners,

Mistakes in Business Valuation: How to Avoid Them

Proper business valuation is crucial for making informed strategic decisions.

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Leveraging Industry Benchmarking in Business Advising

In the dynamic world of business advising, staying ahead of the curve is essential. One powerful tool that advisors can leverage is industry benchmarking.

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iCFO’s 2023 Financial Trend Update of Benchmarking Data

iCFO adheres to stringent reliability standards with updates to financial data twice per year....

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Take a deep dive into your business data

It’s standard practice for business owners to analyze their current financial statements to gather a general idea of whether or not their business is performing well, and then making adjustments or staying the course based on that information.

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Financial Analysis, Financial Health,

Starting up? Here’s what you need to know.

When you’re starting out on the road toward building your start-up or small business, it’s hard to know where the journey will take you. You can guarantee that there will be a long road ahead, full of ups and downs and twists and turns, but how can you ensure that your final destination is a […]

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