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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.
Author: ICFO
ReadThe 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.
Author: ICFO
ReadThe 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.
Author: ICFO
ReadThe 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.
Author: ICFO
ReadMistakes in Business Valuation: How to Avoid Them
Proper business valuation is crucial for making informed strategic decisions.
Author: ICFO
ReadLeveraging 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.
Author: ICFO
ReadiCFO’s 2023 Financial Trend Update of Benchmarking Data
iCFO adheres to stringent reliability standards with updates to financial data twice per year....
Author: Mark
ReadTake 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.
Author: iCFO Staff
ReadStarting 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 […]
Author: iCFO Staff
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