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Why Small Businesses Struggle with Growth, and How CFOs Keep Them from Burning Out
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

Mike Floyd, MBA
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Managing Financial Risks in Small to Mid-Sized Businesses: A Controller’s Perspective
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

Bob Swetz, CPA
Oct 23, 20252 min read


When Chaos Hits the Books: Unplanned Crises, Financial Instability, and the Cost of Being Unprepared
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

Mike Floyd, MBA
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Leveraging Technology to Simplify Accounting Operations in a Growing Company
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

Bob Swetz, CPA
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Develop Plans, Improve Strategy, Gain Advantage, A CFO’s Best Friend in the Trenches
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

Mike Floyd, MBA
Oct 14, 20253 min read


The Role of a Controller in Managing Vendor Relationships and Accounts Payable
In any well-run organization, the Accounts Payable (AP) process is more than just paying bills. It is the heartbeat of vendor...

Bob Swetz, CPA
Oct 9, 20253 min read
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