When the Profit Account Gets Skipped
Let’s be honest for a second. You had every intention of following the Profit First method perfectly. You opened the accounts. You made your first allocations. You felt that rush of clarity—finally, a system that made sense. But then life happened: a busy launch week, a forgotten transfer, a moment of “I’ll do it tomorrow…” […]
Profit First: The Language of Small Business Finance
Here’s something no one tells you when you start a business: You’re expected to become fluent in a language you never learned—financial speak. You might know some of the words: net margins, burn rate, KPI targets, forecast variance. But speaking the language? Forget about it. All you really want to know is: “Do I have […]
Stop Playing Defense with Your Business Finances
Running a business can feel like a never-ending scramble. A surprise tax bill hits. Sales slow down. A last-minute expense pops up. Before you know it, you’re back in reaction mode, making decisions based on fear, not strategy. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The truth is, you don’t have to run your business that way. […]
We Built Version 2.0 Around You
Our original Profit First App launched with one mission: make it easier for business owners to consistently apply Profit First. It worked. Loads of people used the app to automate allocation calculations, simplify decisions, and finally manage their cash. Over time, we consistently heard this from users: “Am I doing this right?” That feedback showed […]
If Cash Is King, Then Your Cash Flow System Is Queen
You’ve probably heard the saying: “Cash is king.” It’s true—your business doesn’t run without cash. It doesn’t matter how much you’re invoicing or what your revenue looks like on paper. If the bank account is empty, the game’s over. Here’s a twist on that old saying: If cash is king, then your cash flow system […]
Profit First Isn’t Too Simple. It’s Simply Smart.
Your accountant might say that Profit First is too simplistic. It’s a fair assertion. On the surface, Profit First appears almost too easy: Simple, however, doesn’t mean shallow. Some of the world’s most powerful systems are built on deceptively simple frameworks. Simplicity Drives Accessibility Profit First works because it doesn’t require a finance degree. It […]
Is Your Budget a Map or a GPS?
Remember printed road maps? They were useful until you missed an exit. Or hit a traffic jam. Or found out the road you planned to take didn’t exist anymore. That’s what using a traditional budget in your business can feel like. It’s a well-intentioned plan, but it often disconnects from reality. Today’s business environment requires […]
Profit First Only Works When You Do: The Power of Guided Accountability
The Profit First method is simple to understand. The formula is clear. The setup is straightforward. The benefits are obvious. So, why do so many business owners struggle to stick with it? Because most of us are drowning in information. What we need is consistency. We intend to do our allocations. We intend to check […]
The Importance of Guided Accountability
Let’s be real: when you’re running a business, it’s easy to let “important” slide in favor of “urgent.” Allocations get skipped. You tell yourself you’ll get to it next week. Your profit account? You’ll catch up next month. But here’s the thing: Profit First only works when you actually work it. And that’s where guided […]
The Profit First App Version 2.0 is Here!
If you’re already using the Profit First App, you’re going to love this. And if you aren’t using it yet, now is the time. Version 2.0 of the Profit First App is officially live—and it’s better, smarter, and more intuitive than ever before. We’ve taken everything users told us about the first version and used […]