Are you relying on gut feel rather than actual results to make decisions? Too many professionals default to gut when results are actually accessible, resulting
It means leveraging your numbers to prioritize among competing priorities. I lay out explicit numbers, such as the expected value, payback time in months, and
In today’s business environment, decisions are increasingly driven by data rather than intuition alone. This shift has created significant advantages, allowing organizations to measure performance
Businesses generate vast amounts of information every day through their normal operations. Sales transactions, customer interactions, financial reports, employee performance metrics, inventory records, and marketing
Being the biggest bottleneck in your financial growth means your own habits, choices, or mindset hold back your progress more than outside factors. Most individuals
Why execution fails absent a measurable plan is that teams don’t have clear steps, goals, and means of measuring progress. When plans don’t use numbers
5 metrics that keep you focused on what matters provide specific means to measure progress and eliminate clutter in information-intensive work. Focusing on these key
Turning vision into action in a business usually means your CFO has to shepherd the plan from concept to concrete steps. At Clear Action Business
Clear Action Business Advisors helps businesses turn strategic goals into actionable results. Goal implementation in business refers to converting established objectives into tangible action and
Key Takeaways Don’t wait for a crisis to do the strategic financial work — reactive leadership is opportunity squandered and organizational self-harm in the making.
With 27 years of experience, Joel S. Smith, CPA helps business owners make sense of their finances and drive profitability. A UC Berkeley grad with a Master’s in Taxation, he’s a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Joel has worked across industries like real estate, construction, and professional services. As a member of the CFO Project, he provides business owners with the clarity and strategy they need to grow.
