Tuesday & Wednesday, October 1 & 2 8:30am - 3:30pm - Statistics show that over half of all businesses that fail each year do so despite reporting profits and record sales. The most successful businesses have found that the key to long-term success revolves around effective financial management. As a business owner, key manager, or one of those who advise them - move from "Profit Mystery" to "Profit Mastery". Through case studies and a down-to-earth style, experience this remarkably powerful program. Fee includes participant manual and light breakfast sponsored by Swiftcurrent Consulting & Accounting. In this hands-on workshop, you'll cover: o The Seven Steps to business success o Why and how to benchmark company performance o Quantifying the financial payoff of changing management behaviors o The difference between "making profit" and "having cash" and how to do more of both o How to be prepared to get what you need from financing partners o Effective, practical plans to improve the financial health of your business Fee includes a second person from the same business to ensure maximum learning from each session. Each class is limited to 10 companies to encourage discussion and sharing of experiences and information. The Unlocking Financial Statements workshop (FIN 9011A) is highly recommended prior to taking Profit Mastery.