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The Entrepreneur's Accountant | CFO | Author | Instructor

Charlotte, NC
Joined February 2011
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Your books tell you what happened. A forecast helps you decide what's next. I've seen owners confuse cash in the bank with cash they can spend. Those aren't always the same thing. @nexagy  #CashFlow #Forecasting #BusinessOwners #Finance
COVID saved Knowledge Perk. Ryan Sanderson shared how cutting back kept his business alive. Sometimes doing less is the smartest move. Full episode: youtube.com/@NexagyEducation @nexagy #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTips #Podcast
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What does it take to make a donut?  Not just flour, sugar, and eggs. It's labor, equipment, space, and time. I've seen how easy it is to overlook those costs. Before you can price something well, you need to understand what it takes to make it. @nexagy  #DonutEconomics
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A $60K hire. Zero deals in six months. Ryan Sanderson of Knowledge Perk Coffee shares what that mistake taught him, how COVID led to coffee shops on school buses, and why knowing your numbers matters. Watch: youtube.com/@NexagyEducation @nexagy  #Entrepreneurship #Business
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Is posting enough to build trust? Madison says visibility works best when online content leads to real connections. I agree. Full conversation: youtube.com/@NexagyEducation @LevineHearing  @nexagy  #PersonalBranding #BusinessVisibility #Entrepreneurship #Networking
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How much does it REALLY cost to make a donut? It's not just ingredients and labor. Rent, waste, mistakes, and your own time count too. I've seen those costs eat into profits. Are you counting everything? @nexagy #BusinessFinance #Profitability #SmallBusiness #CostManagement
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How much does it cost to make a donut? 🍩 A simple question became a book about understanding your numbers and making better business decisions. Grab your copy: amazon.com/dp/1684716586 @nexagy #BusinessOwners #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneurship #Accounting
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$3,000 spent on marketing. Wrong phone number. Zero patients to start. And Madison Levine kept building. There’s a lot more to this story. Influencing Entrepreneurs premieres October 7 at 4:30 PM EST. Watch: youtube.com/@NexagyEducation @LevineHearing @nexagy  #BusinessOwners
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More hours don’t always mean more value. Steve Rolle’s story raises a question: Are customers paying for your time, or the problem you solve? Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@NexagyEducation @nexagy @RolleWithSteve  #BusinessValue #BusinessOwners #Entrepreneurship
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Your numbers changed. The better question is why. Was it a customer, a cost, timing, or something your team did differently? Find the reason, and you’ll have something useful for your next decision. @nexagy  #BusinessFinance #BusinessOwners #Finance #KnowYourNumbers
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Some people have more to overcome. Steve Rolle’s point is that where you start doesn’t have to decide where you finish. I’ve seen obstacles become some of our best teachers. Full episode: youtube.com/@NexagyEducation @RolleWithSteve  @nexagy  #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Mindset
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What does it cost to make the donut? And what will someone actually pay for it? I’ve seen businesses know one number really well and mostly guess at the other. Good pricing means understanding both sides. @nexagy  #Pricing #BusinessFinance #Profitability #BusinessOwners
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More revenue doesn’t always mean more profit. Steve joins Influencing Entrepreneurs to talk $100M+ in e commerce sales, margins, systems, and smarter growth. Watch now at youtube.com/@NexagyEducation @nexagy @RolleWithSteve  #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwners
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Your numbers shouldn’t just tell you what happened. They should help you decide what’s next. Look sooner, ask why costs changed, and watch what growth is doing to cash. @nexagy  #BusinessFinance #BusinessOwners #CashFlow #Decis
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Who you surround yourself with shapes how you work. As Sabir points out, spend 18 to 24 months around the same habits and they can become part of you, whether you realize it or not. Choose who you learn from carefully. @nexagy @SabirS  #Mindset
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Business owners are pretty good at seeing what still needs work. We’re not always as good at noticing what the work has already built. So this Labor Day, what’s one thing you’re genuinely proud of? @nexagy  #LaborDay #BusinessOwners #Entrepreneurship #Nexagy
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Saving $9 feels like a win. But if it takes $256 of payroll to save it, what did you really save? The cheapest option isn’t always the least expensive. Look at the whole cost of the decision. @nexagy  #BusinessFinance #BusinessOwners #DecisionMaking #Entrepreneurship
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You don’t need to become an accountant. But you do need to understand the score. I joined @mymarketerpro to talk about how to stop flying blind with your numbers. Watch: youtu.be/wMz1hbw5UV0 #BusinessFinance #BusinessOwners #FinancialLiteracy #Entrepreneurship
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Can you own a franchise without quitting your job? Maybe. But if you need a manager to run it while you’re working, that salary changes the numbers. Run the business you’ll actually own before you decide. @nexagy @ggfranchguide #Franchising #BusinessOwnership
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This fall, I’m joining Wake Forest University as Assistant Professor of the Practice in Entrepreneurship. I’ll be teaching non-accounting entrepreneurs how to understand their financials and make better decisions More at nexagy.com @nexagy #Entrepreneurship
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