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Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine

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Author of cult classics The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur offers a simple, counterintuitive cash management solution that will help small businesses break out of the doom spiral and achieve instant profitability. Conventional accounting uses the logical (albeit, flawed) formula: Sales - Expenses = Profit. The problem is, businesses are run by humans, and humans aren't always logical. Serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz has developed a behavioral approach to accounting to flip the formula: Sales - Profit = Expenses. Just as the most effective weight loss strategy is to limit portions by using smaller plates, Michalowicz shows that by taking profit first and apportioning only what remains for expenses, entrepreneurs will transform their businesses from cash-eating monsters to profitable cash cows. Using Michalowicz's Profit First system, readers will learn that: · Following 4 simple principles can simplify accounting and make it easier to manage a profitable business by looking at bank account balances. · A small, profitable business can be worth much more than a large business surviving on its top line. · Businesses that attain early and sustained profitability have a better shot at achieving long-term growth. With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice, and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make money they always dreamed of. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Portfolio; Reissue edition (February 21, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 49


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.81 x 9.2 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Financial Accounting (Books) #1 in Theory of Economics #6 in Small Business (Books)


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    • A Simple System that WORKS!!! Definitely worth the read!
I love efficiency! And in general an envelope system is a great way to do that...but with actual physical envelopes, it gets a little cumbersome. This year, I implemented Profit First in my business as I read this book. It was one of the first books I read. I love the siplicity & actionable steps that Mike provides. Some people have complained that there's nothing ground-breaking here but I tend to disagree. Most people I've worked with as a small business systems consultant need a little help organizing most parts of their business. That includes their money. Whether they're just starting out or have been in business nearly 10 years, some haven't quite figured out how to manage the money in a way that allows them to have some left over at the end. And at the same time, removes the hassle of physical money management (envelopes and cash). Each account makes your numbers visible at a glance!!! This book gives you a system to do just that. Turning a money gobbler into an organized set of pre-assigned buckets for each of your business dollars. For someone who loves both numbers and systems, the Profit First method has given me both. Got to say that having the ability to actually draw a profit in the first quarter this year and KNOWING what that amount should be has been powerful! The emotional ups and downs of running your own business can be challenging. And seeing that profit account grow gives you something to look forward to as you work through the good and the rough days of owning a business! Mike provides guidelines for how to handle the lingering questions about managing the $$ that come up for a lot of business owners. I've shared this book with multiple business owners since reading and implementing it in my own business. If you're in a spot where you're unsure about how to organize your business finances or haven't taken a profit distribution in years, or haven't ever even had a profit to speak of, this book is a great place to get started!! Definitely worth reading! Really glad I implemented it! I've even started using this as a client gift during my process and systems work with clients. And so far, everyone I've sent it to has given it rave reviews as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022 by Sam
    • A Game-Changer in Business Finance
“Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine” by Mike Michalowicz is a true game-changer. The revised and expanded edition takes an already impactful book to new heights. Michalowicz’s approach is refreshingly straightforward and immensely practical. The concept of putting profit first fundamentally shifts the way we think about financial management, offering a roadmap to turn businesses into profitable ventures. The author’s engaging writing style makes complex financial strategies accessible to all readers. This book is a must-read for entrepreneurs looking to revolutionize their financial approach and build a sustainable, thriving business. Michalowicz’s insights are not only enlightening but also actionable, making it an invaluable resource for anyone on the business journey. Highly recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023 by Javion J. Saunders
    • It is THAT easy.
If accounting confuses you, if you love what you do but can't stand the paperwork and the numbers...this is your answer. Like Mike Michalowicz says, most small- to medium-size business owners operate off "bank balance" accounting. "If there's money in the account, I'm profitable!" Nothing could be further from the truth. Depending on how long you've been in business, the correction could be a little painful, but the results are SO worth it. I've never been a "numbers" guy; never understood a P&L, a balance sheet, a cash flow statement..didn't know what I was looking at and certainly didn't know what it was telling me. But going through the exercises Mike describes were an education themselves. I'm getting better at reading and analyzing my numbers every day. And the sheer simplicity of the entire program: take your profit first and operate on what's left. Boom. You're done. My company doesn't have any debt, but I do need to control spending. This method is going to get me through it. If you're just starting with your business...put this in place FIRST. If you've been in business for years but still can't make ends meet...put this in place NOW. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024 by Nic Natarella

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