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A financial audit is like a dentist appointment: you know it’s necessary, but you’d still rather be doing almost anything else. Fortunately, with the right preparation and a calm mindset, an audit doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, it can be an opportunity to tighten your financial processes and show off the solid systems you’ve put in place. The key is to approach it early and stay ahead of the curve instead of reacting under pressure. Start with good recordkeeping. It sou

Every entrepreneur dreams of growth. It’s what gets most businesses off the ground, that spark of momentum, new customers coming in, bigger contracts, more attention. But if that growth isn’t managed well, it quickly turns into a burden. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year and about 50% fail by their fifth. Often, it’s not because the product or service was flawed. It’s because the growth wasn’t sustainab

When I first stepped into the role of Controller, my idea of financial risk management was basically just “keep the books clean and cross your fingers.” Not exactly a sound strategy. Over time, I realized that in small to mid-sized businesses, financial risk isn’t just an occasional concern. It’s something that needs constant attention. Whether it's market shifts, unexpected supplier issues, or even just a spreadsheet error, risks can creep in quickly and often when you're le

You know that feeling when you're driving on a sunny afternoon, windows down, playlist on point... and then your engine light flickers on, your phone dies, and you realize you left your wallet at home? That’s the business equivalent of an unplanned crisis hitting your finances, and it happens more often than most entrepreneurs care to admit. Whether it's a supply chain hiccup, an unexpected tax bill, or your biggest client ghosting you like a bad date, financial instability c

Growth is a great problem to have, until your accounting team starts sweating bullets every month-end close. For many growing companies, the early days of running the books on spreadsheets or basic accounting software work just fine. But as transactions increase, operations expand, and compliance becomes more complex, those once-reliable systems can quickly turn into bottlenecks. Here’s the good news: technology has caught up. In fact, it’s racing ahead. Today’s accounting so

Let’s be honest. "Develop plans, improve strategy, gain advantage" sounds like something you'd find on a motivational poster next to a mountain. But for CFOs, Controllers, and business leaders in the real world, it’s far more than a tagline. It’s a practical, proven approach to solving challenges, driving value, and keeping the wheels turning, especially when the pressure is on. At Procuris Consulting , we work with organisations that are serious about sharpening their operat