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Business Strategy and Finance
Welcome to the Business Strategy and Finance Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, CFO, and content creator Steve Coughran. In each episode, you'll discover strategies for attracting more customers, boosting profitability, and increasing your company's value, all drawn from Steve’s extensive experience in turning around and growing companies from millions to billions in revenue. By blending strategic principles with essential financial fundamentals, Steve provides actionable insights to help you optimize and maximize the value of your business.
Business Strategy and Finance
72: Listen to This If You Think Finance Is for the Birds and Nerds
In this episode, Steve discusses the crucial connection between strategy and finance, highlighting why financial literacy is key to business success. With 82% of business failures attributed to poor cash flow, he explains the importance of understanding financial statements—such as the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement—to avoid costly mistakes. Drawing from his experience at Coltivar, he shares strategies to combine mission and money, improve cash flow, and boost profitability. Whether you're a business owner or leader, these insights will help you tackle financial challenges and unlock growth potential.
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