Financial Management

Most small businesses don’t fail because they lack customers. They fail because they run out of cash while still profitable...

Every finance professional I know has a list. Not the to-do list. The other one. The “I’d fix this if...

When implementing Xero, one of the most important steps is setting up your Fixed Asset Register (FAR) correctly. Whether you’re...

At Creative CFO, we’re building the world’s best finance teams. The best teams learn from experts and those who came...

If your business is growing fast, you may see that the old way of managing finance isn’t cutting it. You...

Audit season doesn’t need to be stressful. Many businesses rush to gather documents at the last minute. This delays the...

Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) are a popular investment option in South Africa. They help you save and grow your wealth...

Introduction: from manual billing to full automation Most business owners know they need to invoice their customers, but not everyone...

Whether you’re a funded startup calculating your ‘runway’ until the next funding round or a self-funded business aiming to be...

This is the final piece of our four-part series where we explored high-quality management reports, profit and loss statements and...

This is the third article of our four-part series. The previous two looked at high-quality management reports and profit and...

Understanding what AI language models and RAG can do for financial professionals As a financial and technology professional and founder...

The Profit and Loss Statement (or P&L in accounting jargon) is arguably the central management statement for most SMEs. It...

Management reports are essential for businesses that want to keep up with a changing, dynamic landscape. They give a useful...

What is Dext Precision? Dext Precision is a cloud-based software tool that plugs into Xero (or Quickbooks Online) and runs...

How do we prioritise our time as professionals using focus sessions Focus sessions are an integral part of how we...

Building the world’s best finance team for high-growth SMEs means bringing together a group of professionals who are more than...

In this first article of our three-part series on manufacturing in Xero, we dive into the fundamentals and key details...