{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"7 Simple Levers to Increase Your Profit Right Now","description":"Profitability doesn't require a dramatic business overhaul. It requires the right levers, pulled consistently. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and CEO of Kickstart Accounting Inc., walks small business owners through 7 actionable profit levers drawn from her years in the CFO seat for large organizations, now translated for where you are today. You'll walk away knowing exactly what to look at in your numbers, which one thing to adjust first, and how 1% changes across pricing, volume, expenses, cost of goods sold, labor, receivables, and payables can compound into meaningful profit growth. This episode is part of a series on building a financially sound business. If you've been asking "I know I need to work on my numbers, but where do I start?" this is your answer. \ud83d\udc49 Discover how our CFO services can transform your finances and align them with your future goals: here   Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction: You don't need a massive overhaul 00:45 Why small, consistent changes compound faster than big swings 01:25 The concept of 1% improvements from Scaling Up 02:41 Lever 1: Pricing \u2014 what a 1% increase actually looks like 04:10 Lever 2: Volume \u2014 it's not just about new clients 04:52 Lever 3: Operating Expenses \u2014 ask a better question 06:05 Lever 4: Cost of Goods Sold \u2014 the rule of three quotes 07:48 Lever 5: Accounts Receivable \u2014 bill early, bill often 08:40 Lever 6: Accounts Payable \u2014 strategic use of payment terms 09:26 Lever 7: Direct Labor \u2014 utilization vs. slashing pay 11:05 Outro: Choose one lever and build from there   \ud83d\udcc8 Book a strategy call with Danielle\u2019s team at Kickstart: here    \ud83d\udc49 Check your books here  \ud83d\udc49 Visit the Kickstart website \ud83d\udc49 Follow us on Instagram   Listen next: \ud83d\udc49 Under 15% Profit? Your Business Is at Risk \ud83d\udc49 Revenue Is Up. So Why Does Cash Feel Tight? ","author_name":"CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden","author_url":"https:\/\/kickstartaccountinginc.com\/entrepreneur-money-stories-podcast\/","html":"