The Mantra for Better Monthly Financial Reporting
Monthly financial reporting shouldn’t just be about numbers—it’s about telling a story. Too often, businesses settle for the basics: revenue, EBITDA, and cash balances. But at Inflammo, we believe there’s more to financials. We encourage finance professionals to adopt our “I CARE” approach: Compare, Analyze, Research, and Explain. This method helps you go beyond standard reporting, empowering leadership with deeper insights for informed business decisions.
The War for Talent: It's Time to Capture the Heart
In today’s competitive talent landscape, your best recruitment strategy may be employee retention. Dr. Jim Harris’ five principles, including Capture the Heart, remind us that empathy is essential to engaging and retaining your team. By fostering open communication, creating partnerships, and driving learning, you can build a culture where employees feel valued. Empathy, especially through tools like the Enneagram, helps leaders understand their team’s perspectives, making it possible to retain top talent.
When the Macro Calls for the Micro
Inflammo is expanding beyond accounting and finance services with the launch of Rise by Inflammo, offering leadership development and employee coaching. As the workplace evolves, businesses must prioritize both the numbers and their people. Rise is designed to help companies foster employee well-being, retain top talent, and create meaningful growth by emphasizing empathy, emotional intelligence, and connection. By focusing on both the macro (business environment shifts) and the micro (people and relationships), Rise accelerates team and leadership growth, paving the way for success.
New Year, New You, and a New Financial Game Plan for Your Business
As we welcome 2019, it’s the perfect time to prioritize your business’s financial game plan for the next 12-36 months. Success requires preparation, and by assessing your current financial position, defining future goals, and determining the resources needed, you can set the stage for growth. Use this guide to build a roadmap for revenue, employee development, and financial health, ensuring that your company is positioned for success in the years ahead.
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh not only your home but also your business! From prepping for tax day to revisiting your budget and trimming unnecessary expenses, this blog offers four key tips for spring cleaning your business finances. Get ready to tidy up and set your business on the right path for the rest of the year!
3 Key Takeaways from Social Enterprise Alliance's 2017 Summit
The Inflammo team attended Summit ’17 in Los Angeles, hosted by the Social Enterprise Alliance, where they joined hundreds of social entrepreneurs for two days of workshops and networking. Key takeaways included the importance of transparency in organizations, the value of resilience for entrepreneurs, and the belief that entrepreneurship is a mindset anyone can embody, not just CEOs.
Our 3 Key Takeaways From 36|86 Conference
The Inflammo team recently attended 36|86, the South’s premier tech and entrepreneurship conference in Nashville, TN. From inspiring talks by leaders like Steve Case and Fred Smith to engaging discussions on diversity, 3D printing, and raising capital, the event was full of valuable insights. Key takeaways include focusing on building a better business, identifying your company’s competitive advantage, and remembering that while business is driven by numbers, personal values and relationships are what leave a lasting legacy.
Field Notes: Celebrating the Journey in Life and Business
This post wraps up a series of reflections on life lessons gained from a recent hiking trip. These lessons remind us to celebrate the journey with those around us, recognize their successes, and take a moment to soak up the view. Whether it’s in our roles as parents, professionals, or partners, it’s essential to pause, reflect, and enjoy the moment. At Inflammo, we embrace the journey and are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs advance their mission and dreams.
LeBron James, The NBA Finals & Scaling Your Business
The NBA Finals offer more than just entertainment – they provide valuable lessons for business success. From defining clear goals (what’s your “ring”?) to simplifying operations, and going all-in on talent, the Finals remind us that talent, strategy, and clear objectives are key to winning, both on the court and in business. Learn how to apply these takeaways from the basketball world to elevate your business game plan.
3 Life And Business Lessons Hiking Teaches Us
Hiking with my family on Roan Mountain reminded me of valuable life lessons: hike in pairs, choose the right partners, and practice humility. These lessons, though learned on a trail, apply to both life and business. Challenges are inevitable, but with the right people by your side, you can achieve what feels impossible. At Inflammo, we believe in being trusted partners who help advance the goals and dreams of our clients.