The Seven Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Make

Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Urban. During our conversation, we dive into the importance of a business plan for small businesses. Ryan emphasizes that a business plan is not just a document to be created and forgotten, but rather a valuable tool that forces business owners to assess their company from all perspectives. We also discuss the significance of understanding financial reports and how they can help optimize business operations and spending. Ryan sheds light on the role of key persons in a business and how to incentivize and appreciate their contributions.

If you're looking to gain insights and practical advice on improving the financial aspects of your business, then you won't want to miss this episode with Ryan Urban. So, grab your pen and paper, and let's accelerate your business growth together!

Ryan is the author and podcast host of "The Business Owner's Guide to Money". He sold his financial advisory firm in 2022, and now consults with business owners nationwide, virtually with online meetings, on an hourly fee basis.  He consults on a wide range of financial areas, from controlling taxes to protecting their assets, from planning for retirement to making their business more valuable to sell one day.

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The Value of a Business Plan: "And the reason is the value of a business plan is not the finished product. It's in the creation of the plan."

— Ryan Urban 00:01:34

Understanding the Value of Financial Reports: "When I look at an income statement or a balance sheet, I see a bunch of questions. And the question is, am I doing everything I can to optimize every line item?"

— Ryan Urban 00:04:27

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