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This is one of the most common frustrations we hear from business owners. Why? Because profit and cash are not the same thing.

At InSight Strategic Solutions, we pride ourselves on partnering with visionary leaders who are committed to growth, innovation, and building something meaningful. Leah Konrady, CEO of Konrady Plastics, is one of those leaders. A second-generation business owner, Leah stepped into her family’s business in 2020 with the goal of helping guide a leadership transition. What started as a temporary move quickly became permanent—and transformational.

Building a successful business takes more than hard work—it takes strategy. Many entrepreneurs hit roadblocks that prevent them from scaling effectively. Here are five common mistakes and how to fix them…

When Karla Trotman took over her family business, Electro Soft Inc., in 2020, she was stepping into a legacy nearly four decades in the making. As a second-generation owner, she brought a strong educational background in business logistics and an MBA. Yet, despite her formal training, she quickly realized that running a business required a different set of financial skills—ones that business school hadn’t equipped her with.

2025 is not the year to hunker down and stick to the status quo. Now more than ever, business owners need to evaluate:

As we step into 2025, we want to thank all our clients and supporters for their ongoing trust and partnership. This year marks our 5th year in business, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with each of you. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and achieved remarkable milestones.

As we gear up for our 5th year in business, we’re celebrating an incredible 2024 filled with milestones and achievements!

Let’s talk about how to structure your team for success in 2025. Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the privilege of leading 10 full-day 2025 planning sessions with our incredible clients. A common theme emerged during these sessions: hiring for sales.

Now, let’s talk reality. Sure, we can plug ambitious revenue goals into a spreadsheet for next year, but if they aren’t grounded in the current landscape of your business, we’re wasting valuable time and energy. So, let’s do the math.

As we move into Q4, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your 2024 performance. Are you on track to meet your goals? Whether you’re ahead or need adjustments, now is the moment to start crafting a strategic plan for 2025.

For those seeking deeper insights, we recommend investing in our One-Day Financial Strategy Session to truly understand the numbers that drive profitability and cash flow in your business.

In this economic climate, it’s crucial to reassess investments and sales strategies. Determine what is working and what isn’t, identify which investments are yielding returns, and plan your next steps with clear expectations for the coming months.

In the past few weeks, several of our clients have asked that we speak to their teams about the importance of time keeping. So, this month we are getting back to the basics with a renewed focus on tracking your time.

Despite the unique characteristics of each business and owner, certain industry trends stand out allowing us to optimize strategies effectively. Here’s what our latest analysis reveals about current business conditions.

KPIs are your compass, quantifiable measures that track your performance over time toward specific objectives. They serve as early warning signals, alerting you when things might be veering off course before it shows up on your financial statements or hits your bank account.

Understanding your unique strengths—and those of your team—can help you tap into their potential, driving both personal and professional growth.