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Most Vancouver business owners track revenue and expenses—but that's only the start. The right financial metrics for 2026 reveal where your business truly stands and where it can grow. In this guide, you’ll learn which K...

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Many manufacturing, trade, and service businesses in Victoria and Vancouver, BC appear successful on paper — revenue is steady, margins look acceptable, and sales continue to come in. Yet behind the scenes, owners often ...

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After working inside growing companies, this is the pattern I see when growth outpaces structure.

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After reviewing hundreds of growing companies, I’ve learned that failure rarely begins with declining sales.

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A Practical Readiness Guide

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After reviewing hundreds of growing businesses, this is the pattern I see again and again.

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By Jeffrey Denissen, ProfitGuard Consulting

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By Jeffrey Denissen CPA, CA, CIA

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By Jeffrey Denissen CPA, CA, CIA

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Transforming a Trades Company from Negative Results to Positive Results

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In the dynamic world of finance, precision reigns supreme. This one's for you for contractors, home builders, land developers, engineers, architects, and designers! Regarding managing project finances, two formidable tit...

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Latest Video! 🚀\n\nAre you a business owner aiming to amplify the impact of your exit strategy? Dive into our newest video, uncovering the nuanced landscape of exit value and spotlighting a Part-Time CFO's pivotal role i...

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Maximizing exit value, the pinnacle goal for transitioning business owners, embodies the strategic culmination of efforts, turning the enterprise into a legacy. But how would you do that?

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What is Working Capital?

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The definition of success for a business can vary depending on the organization’s goals, values, and stakeholders. However, in general, success for a business can be defined as the achievement of its objectives and goals...

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What is Financial Modeling?

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Introduction

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It's important to note that engaging with investors requires careful consideration. You should assess the fit between your business and potential investors, align goals and expectations, and ensure that the terms of any ...

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EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric commonly used to evaluate a company's operating performance and financial health.

","url":"https://profitguardconsulting-us.com/blog-and-articles/f/ebitda-what-is-it-why-and-when-should-you-care-about-it","title":"EBITDA what is it? Why and when should you care about it?","summary":"EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric commonly used to evaluate a company's operating performance and financial health.","date_modified":"2023-05-10T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://profitguardconsulting-us.com/blog-and-articles/f/why-regular-objective-and-risk-reviews-are-critical","html_content":"

Earlier this week, I was invited to a podcast about risk. While preparing for this interview, I started thinking about how I apply this knowledge to my own business. How do I define a risk, you might ask? Risk can be def...

","url":"https://profitguardconsulting-us.com/blog-and-articles/f/why-regular-objective-and-risk-reviews-are-critical","title":"Why Regular Objective and Risk Reviews are Critical ","summary":"Earlier this week, I was invited to a podcast about risk. While preparing for this interview, I started thinking about how I apply this knowledge to my own business. How do I define a risk, you might ask? Risk can be def...","date_modified":"2023-03-29T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://profitguardconsulting-us.com/blog-and-articles/f/three-kpis-that-every-business-should-track","html_content":"

The only way for a business owner to know if their company is meeting its goals is to define and track key performance indicators. However, the first part may be trickier than the second.

","url":"https://profitguardconsulting-us.com/blog-and-articles/f/three-kpis-that-every-business-should-track","title":"Three KPIs That Every Business Should Track","summary":"The only way for a business owner to know if their company is meeting its goals is to define and track key performance indicators. However, the first part may be trickier than the second. ","date_modified":"2023-03-04T22:00:00Z"}]}