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Financial Metrics That Every Business Should Track This Year
Jan. 8, 2026 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Many business owners make the mistake of conflating their ability to perform fundamental accounting with deeper financial...
Common Accounting Mistakes Small Businesses Make in 2026
Jan. 2, 2026 | Posted by The Alternative Board
A practical, audit-resistant guide to cleaner books, fewer surprises, and better decisions Let’s assume you didn’t go into...
The Modern CEO’s Mobile Toolkit: Apps to Run Your Business Smarter
Dec. 23, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
For today’s CEOs and business owners, the smartphone has become far more than a communication device. It’s a decision-making hub,...
10 New Year To-Do’s for Small Businesses | The Alternative Board
Dec. 22, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
The start of a new year is one of the few natural pauses in the business calendar. It's seen as a moment to step back from...
5 Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Customers
Dec. 18, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Customers today are more informed than ever. With instant access to reviews, social media, comparison tools, and peer...
5 Ways to Boost Your Company's Cash Flow | The Alternative Board
Dec. 17, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Few metrics matter more to a business than cash flow. Revenue may signal growth, but cash flow determines survival, flexibility,...
Business Models versus Business Plans: Quick Guide
Dec. 10, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Regardless of your past experience, starting a business can be challenging – especially for first-time entrepreneurs. The...
Your Business Is Not a Great Place to Work If Employees Are Afraid to Speak Up
Jul. 30, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Imagine this. You are a business owner who painstakingly built an organization, in large part by hiring the most talented,...
Does Hiring for Cultural Fit Thwart Growth and Innovation?
Jul. 18, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Cultural fit is a hiring and HR principle that refers to how well a job candidate's values, workplace behavior, and communication...
Building Your Business Like You Would A Home | The Alternative Board
Jun. 26, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Building a business is a lot like building a house. Both require vision, a lot of effort, and a whole lot of chutzpah. There is...
How TAB’s Blueprint Drives Smarter Business Growth
Jun. 12, 2025 | Posted by The Alternative Board
Running and growing a business is challenging, but rarely due to a lack of effort on the business owner’s part. In fact, it is...

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