Boosting Your Financial IQ Strategy and Finance

Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ, I'm Steve Coughran, your host. Today, we're exploring one of the most crucial yet often overlooked metrics in business: throughput. Throughput measures the rate at which a system can produce results, whether it's revenue per hour, gross margin per hour, or any other financial metric as a function of time. Understanding and optimizing throughput is essential for maximizing efficiency and profitability in your business operations. By focusing on improving ...

Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ. Today, we're diving deep into "The Most Critical Things to Know About Free Cash Flow." Free cash flow (FCF) is a cornerstone metric for investors, analysts, and business leaders alike, offering a window into a company's financial health and operational prowess. Here are the five key takeaways: Firstly, FCF represents the cash generated by a company's operations after deducting capital expenditures. It's the cash available for debt repayment, dividends, a...

Welcome back to Boosting Your Financial IQ, I'm your host Steve Coughran. Today, we're delving into "What You Need to Know About Working Capital." Understanding this financial metric is essential for maintaining the health of your business. We'll define what working capital is and unravel the distinction between operating and working capital, providing clarity on their respective roles. Drawing from my experiences with various companies, we'll examine real-world examples showcasing the impact...

Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ with your host, Steve Coughran. Today, we're diving into "The Ins and Outs of CapEx." Capital expenditures, or CapEx, are vital for business growth, but understanding them is key. We'll explore how companies establish thresholds for CapEx, ensuring investments align with strategic objectives. Delving into the mechanics, we'll demystify depreciation and amortization, crucial for assessing asset value over time. Moreover, we'll dissect the nuances of capita...

Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ podcast with your host Steve Coughran. In this episode, we explore the world of investing in the business of childcare with Patrick Bell, CEO of Finexia. Patrick sheds light on why childcare is a unique and promising investment opportunity, highlighting its resilience in the face of economic fluctuations and its crucial role in supporting working families. We delve into how demographic trends and government policies influence the childcare industry's viab...

Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ, I'm your host Steve Coughran. Today, we're diving into "Straight-Up Advice for Those Making Financial Decisions". In the fast-paced world of business, financial literacy isn’t just an asset; it’s a necessity. You might think finance is only for the birds, but if so, you’re not alone; most people score below a D on our business financial literacy IQ test. Even if you’re not in a finance role or still in school, understanding money's language can be pivota...