<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kari Matthews Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altitude Advisory]]></description><link>https://www.altitudeadvisoryco.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:14:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.altitudeadvisoryco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Bookkeeper vs. CPA vs. Fractional CFO: Who Does What?]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Do I need a bookkeeper or an accountant?” is one of the most common questions I get from business owners. The honest answer is usually: you need both, and maybe a little more. Each role does a different job. When you know what each one does, it gets much easier to figure out what’s missing. The quick version Role Main job Looks at Typical question they answer Bookkeeper Records transactions accurately The past, month by month “Are the books right?” CPA / tax pro Tax returns, tax planning,...]]></description><link>https://www.altitudeadvisoryco.com/post/bookkeeper-vs-cpa-vs-fractional-cfo-who-does-what</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abb610d417aa27ab70e277e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:56:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kari Matthews</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash Flow Forecasting for Small Businesses: A Simple 5 Step Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s something that surprises a lot of business owners: you can be profitable and still run out of cash. Profit is what your P&#38;L says you earned. Cash is what’s actually in the bank. They’re not the same, because customers pay late, bills come due early, and loan payments and taxes don’t show up on your P&#38;L the way you’d expect. A cash flow forecast closes that gap. It tells you what’s coming before it gets here. And it doesn’t need to be complicated. What you’ll need Your current bank...]]></description><link>https://www.altitudeadvisoryco.com/post/cash-flow-forecasting-for-small-businesses-a-simple-5-step-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abb6091cadb77f1f91fc47a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:54:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kari Matthews</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Financial Metrics Every Small Business Owner Should Track Monthly]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don’t need a 40-page financial report to run your business well. You need a handful of numbers, checked every month, that tell you whether things are on track. These are the five I’d start with. 1. Revenue (compared to the same month last year) Revenue is the obvious one. But looking at it alone doesn’t tell you much. Compare it to the same month last year, so seasonality doesn’t fool you. Ask: Are we growing? If not, is it fewer customers, smaller sales, or fewer repeat buyers? 2. Gross...]]></description><link>https://www.altitudeadvisoryco.com/post/5-financial-metrics-every-small-business-owner-should-track-monthly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abb5f99ae3044444085f6c3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:53:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bee3d2_1b89013a87a94244b150c94302c2f898~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Matthews</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>