It’s December, and if your business doesn’t yet have a budget for the upcoming year, you’re not alone. Many small business owners either delay the budgeting process or skip it altogether, relying on gut instinct and last year’s numbers to guide them forward. But here’s the truth: it’s never too late to build a budget. Even if […]
For many small businesses, IT support is something that only comes to mind when something breaks. A printer stops working, the Wi-Fi goes down, or a suspicious email gets clicked—and suddenly, it’s all hands-on deck. However, in today’s digital environment, being reactive with your IT isn’t just inefficient—it’s risky. At Behney Management Strategies, we don’t sell IT […]
This month, Lily took to the skies—literally! Thanks to a family friend who’s a private pilot, Lily had her first-ever experience flying in a small plane. Leading up to the flight, there was a lot of conversation about how this would go, as Mom’s personal flight anxiety started to drift into Lily’s perceptions. Regardless, Lily’s […]
If you want to improve a process, you first have to understand it—and that starts by documenting it. At Behney Management Strategies, we work with business owners who are often running lean, juggling growth, and relying heavily on institutional knowledge. But as teams grow and expectations rise, verbal instructions and tribal knowledge become liabilities. That’s […]
The first day of school brings with it a certain kind of magic—new clothes, fresh pencils, a backpack full of possibility, and in Lily’s case, a glittery sign that proudly says “1st Grade.” This year, Lily stepped into her new classroom with wide eyes, a big smile, and an even bigger dream: to become a […]
Sales and marketing are often viewed as separate functions—but in a growing business, they must work together to drive predictable revenue. When alignment is missing, opportunities are lost, costs rise, and teams pull in different directions. That’s where the role of a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) comes in—and for many small and mid-sized businesses, a fractional […]
This summer, Lily planted a sunflower in our front yard. It started as a tiny green sprout with just a few hopeful leaves, but with a little water, sunshine, and a whole lot of excitement, we watched it grow—fast. Every few days, Lily would check on her sunflower, noticing each new leaf, every inch taller, […]
Strong sales are important, but they don’t guarantee a healthy business. What does? Positive working capital. If you’ve ever felt like your business is making money It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of running a business—managing sales, employees, and operations. But what happens when something unexpected disrupts your ability to lead? Illness, […]
This Father’s Day was one for the books. It started with something brand new: Lily’s first time golfing. We teed off at Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, and she played all 9 holes alongside me. It wasn’t about the scorecard—it was about trying something new, being present together, and sharing in the experience. Watching her […]
Strong sales are important, but they don’t guarantee a healthy business. What does? Positive working capital. If you’ve ever felt like your business is making money but still struggling to pay the bills, it’s likely time to take a closer look at how your working capital is managed. At Behney Management Strategies, we work with […]
