Building a Business Budget That Actually Works

In Episode 163 of Cultivating Business Growth, we’re diving deep into how to create a business budget that actually works—without making your head spin. Katina Peters, Partner at Willow Virtual CFO, joins us to discuss why budgeting is essential for small businesses and how it can be your most powerful decision-making tool.

We cover:

• Budgeting strategies for businesses that want to grow

• Why budgets fail—and how to fix them

• Simple tools and templates you can use right away

• How to create a budget for business that improves cash flow and long-term success

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