In the current tough economic and capital markets environments, small to mid-sized business are looking for ways to enhance investors’ value. That can be done by answering the classic question businesses large and small are asked by smart investors: Where do you really make your money?
While most private companies produce some form of financial statements, which are an invaluable check on the overall health of the business, much detail is hidden in the numbers. Doing the analyses to answer this question and then figure out how to increase stakeholders value doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be done on a sampling basis and need not become a huge, time-consuming exercise tying up staff and resources. Here are some simple steps to achieve this: ... Read more