Why Are We So Busy But Still Not Profitable? A Guide for Construction Firms
You’ve got crews in the field, contracts on the calendar, and trucks moving every day of the week. So why does it feel like you’re still holding your breath at payroll? We hear this all the time from construction firms: “We’re busier than ever, but the margins aren’t showing it.” Or worse: “We made more last year […]
Why CFO Coverage Matters During Growth, Restructuring, and Acquisitions
Construction companies can’t afford to lose momentum during big changes. Here’s how to keep your numbers clear and decisions sharp when the stakes are high. Let’s say your construction business is preparing for a major shift. You’re entering a new market.You’re restructuring operations.You’re getting ready to acquire another company — or be acquired. These are […]
What Happens When Your CFO Leaves Mid-Project? How Construction Firms Can Protect Financial Continuity During a Leadership Exit
It’s a scenario construction companies rarely plan for—but it happens more often than you’d think. Your CFO resigns or exits right in the middle of something important: Maybe it’s a job costing overhaul.Maybe it’s a forecast for backlog burn-off.Maybe you’re halfway through cleaning up WIP schedules or renegotiating with vendors. Whatever the timing, one thing […]
The Evolution of the CFO: Strategic Priorities for 2025 and How to Stay Ahead
The role of the CFO is changing—and fast. What used to be a back-office financial function is now a critical driver of strategy, innovation, and growth. CFOs in 2025 are expected to do more than produce accurate financials. They’re expected to provide forward-looking insight, manage cross-functional performance, and guide the business through uncertainty with precision. […]
The Keeper of the Keys: Why Every Business Needs a Fractional CFO by By Pam Meissner, COO and CFO
At the beginning of this year, my life changed forever. My husband passed away unexpectedly, leaving me to confront the unimaginable. As the one who had always been the “keeper of all things” in our household—managing finances, organizing our autistic son’s care, and planning for the future—I thought I had it all under control. But […]
The CEO’s Guide to Financial Visibility: What Your Audits Are (and Aren’t) Telling You
As a CEO, you’re responsible for the big picture—but that picture gets blurry when financial visibility is limited. Annual audits might check the compliance box, but they rarely tell you what you need to run and grow your business with confidence. At Cathcap, we work with CEOs who want more than a snapshot. They want […]
What Is The Difference Between a Comptroller vs. Controller?
What is the Difference Between A Comptroller and A Controller? The terms comptroller and controller are often used interchangeably to describe the senior financial officer responsible for overseeing a business’s accounting operations and financial reporting. Despite the similarity in titles, there are subtle distinctions between the two roles, particularly in terms of specific duties and […]
What Are Business Level Strategies
Understanding Business Level Strategies For Your Firm Join us, as we take a deep dive into an essential topic that all businesses must comprehend to succeed and grow: the business level strategy. With years of expertise in the financial and strategy sectors, we’ve seen firsthand how a well-planned and executed business level strategy can create […]
A Different Practice podcast
Check out Brooke’s interview on A Different Practice. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-the-secrets-of-financial-success-with-brooke-lively/id1654806425?i=1000629175021 Hosts Lauren and Jessica talk with Brooke about the essential financial insights that every law firm owner needs, including: 1 The key numbers every law firm owner should know 2 The ideal composition of your financial team, including the one indispensable role that no law firm […]
SharkPreneur podcast
We have another great listen for you! Brooke was a guest on Kevin Harrington’s (from Shark Tank) Sharkprenuer Podcast with his awesome co-host Seth Greene (Podcast Direct Response Marketing Expert)! It was a jam-packed interview, and Seth did a great job in picking Brooke’s brain about her book, From Panic to Profit. Here are a […]
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