DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende The 5 Year-End Tax Moves Every Small Business Owner Must Make Before Dec. 31st The biggest tax mistake most business owners make isn't a calculation error in April. It's a lack of planning in November. When you treat your accountant as a historian—someone who just files what alr... Nov 12, 2025
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende Managing Transitions To our colleagues across all professional services – in accounting, insurance, law, architecture, wealth management, and beyond – we understand the deep commitment you have to your clients and the pra... ProfessionalServices continuity planning exit planning Jun 2, 2025
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DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende Unlocking Growth and Excellence In today’s dynamic business landscape, every decision has lasting consequences. To thrive, you need more than just ambition—you need expert guidance tailored to your unique challenges. At DP Mende & C... cfo finance small business smb Aug 21, 2024
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende Finance and Accounting Principles A brief overview of financial performance metrics, followed by formulas for key indicators like revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, net income, profit margin, EBITDA, and EBIT. 1. Revenue (Sale... KPI cash flow cfo finance reporting small business smb Jul 13, 2024
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende The Importance of a CFO to Small Businesses Why is a CFO important right now? Small businesses often struggle with financial management, especially in their early stages of growth. A chief financial officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in ensurin... cash flow ceo cfo finance operations smb Feb 17, 2024
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende The Importance of FP&A to Running a Small Business FP&A, or Financial Planning and Analysis, is an important aspect of running a successful small business. While many small business owners may overlook the significance of FP&A, it can provide a range ... KPI finance reporting Jan 17, 2024
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential metrics that help assess the performance and effectiveness of the finance and accounting function within a company. They provide valuable insights into ... KPI cash flow cfo finance reporting Dec 16, 2023
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende The Triumvirate of Business Success Running a successful business is a complex endeavor, one that requires more than just a great product or service. Frustrated business owners often find themselves grappling with challenges that seem i... KPI analytics cash flow data finance operations Nov 16, 2023
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende Navigating the Financial Seas: Ahoy, fellow financial adventurers! I’m your trusty Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and today, I’m here to steer our ship through the turbulent waters of business financing. Strap in, because we’re abou... cfo finance reporting small business Oct 18, 2023
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. It’s what keeps the lights on, the rent paid, and the employees happy. Unfortunately, many small business owners struggle with understanding cash flow... accounting cash flow cfo smb Sep 17, 2023
DP Mende & Company, Darren Mende The Accounting Story of Small Businesses As a business owner, you may find the thought of accounting to be a bit dull. However, it is essential to the success of your business. And while the chart of accounts may not seem like the most excit... accounting cfo finance smb Aug 17, 2023