The North Peak Blog
Smart, Practical Financial Advice for Business Owners
This is where we break things down. No fluff, no recycled advice, just clear, useful articles to help you run a better business. From bookkeeping best practices and cash flow strategy to tax planning and decision-making tips, this is where we share what we’ve learned helping real clients solve real problems.
If you’re trying to get your finances in shape or just want to understand the numbers a little better, start here.
How to Improve Your Credit Score as a Small Business Owner
A good credit score can open doors for your small business, even when you’re not actively looking for funding. Learn how to improve your credit score with actionable steps that protect your business, enhance vendor relationships, and prepare you for future growth, whether you’re ready to borrow or not.
How to Build a Strategic Growth Plan That Aligns With Your Financial Reality
A strategic growth plan isn’t a vision board, it’s a practical roadmap rooted in financial clarity and operational capacity. Learn how to define your goals, forecast your budget, prioritize the right growth levers, and measure your progress with monthly milestones that actually move the needle.
How to Identify and Track the Right Business Growth Drivers
Too many businesses chase vanity metrics and wonder why growth stalls. Real success starts with understanding your business growth drivers, the activities and decisions that directly impact revenue, profit, and customer retention. Here’s how to find them and measure what actually matters.
When to Hire a Tax Professional for Small Business
When your finances get more complex and the IRS isn’t making anything easier, it’s time to bring in a tax professional for small business. Learn when to hire one, what type of expert to choose, and how the right CPA, EA, or bookkeeper can help you save money, avoid mistakes, and plan for growth.
How to Optimize Receivables and Payables to Strengthen Cash Flow and Improve Financial Flexibility
If cash flow always feels tight, it’s time to optimize receivables and payables. Learn how to invoice smarter, manage payment cycles strategically, and use timing to your advantage. These small shifts can create cash cushions, reduce stress, and give your business more room to grow.
Why Cash Flow Forecasting and Monitoring Might Be the Most Important Thing You’re Not Doing
Cash flow forecasting is one of the most powerful tools a small business owner can use to plan ahead, avoid cash shortages, and make confident decisions. Learn how to build your first forecast, monitor actuals, and use both to stop guessing and start leading with financial clarity and control.