Here’s what we’re covering this week:

Lesson of the Week

• Why do we prepare financial models?

• Not to predict the future—but to clarify our assumptions

• A good model forces you to think about what really drives profit and cash flow

• And it gives you something to share with stakeholders

• Never send a model that shows failure -fix the assumptions, then get to work

Interesting File of the Week

• The Inner Circle: Deals & Capital launches August 12 at 3pm Eastern

• This is a free, private Zoom group for founders, executives, and advisors

• We meet every other Tuesday to

• Pitch deals

• Share challenges

• Get feedback

• Sharpen strategies

Struggles of the Week

• July and August – hard to gain traction; You can close a deal, but you can’t really start one

• Reminded again that closings fall apart when admin is a mess

• We offer virtual, fractional controllership and bookkeeping at a reasonable cost to help you get your house in order

Scott’s Musings

• A death in the extended community last week

• Life is short -enjoy it