✔︎ No time to focus on business strategy
✔︎ No budget or off-target by wide margin
✔︎ Can't see profitability by product/service or customer
✔︎ Unsure of break-even sales level
✔︎ Financial statements not accurate, timely or meaningful
✔︎ Not sure controls and safeguards are adequate
✔︎ No key metrics to gauge critical success factors
✔︎ Don't know what next eight weeks cash flow will be
✔︎ Trouble negotiating favorable banking terms
✔︎ No comparison of performance to peers
✔︎ Financial reports not aligned with strategy
✔︎ Unilateral responsibility for meeting financial targets
✔︎ Frequent calls from vendors about late payments
✔︎ Can't invoice customers within 2-3 days
✔︎ Can't collect receivables on time
✔︎ Advisors not proactive or growth-oriented