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The 5 numbers every service business should watch

Revenue tells you how busy you are. These five tell you whether being busy is actually worth it.

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Gross margin
38%
Utilization
67%
Effective rate
$148
Cash runway
7.4mo
Professional ServicesJune 2026

Utilization: the number that runs a service firm

If you bill for people's time, it's probably the most important number you're not watching closely enough.

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Dental & HealthcareMay 2026

Production vs. collection: the gap draining your practice

A record production month that never reaches the bank account. Here's where the money leaks.

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BookkeepingMay 2026

The P&L blind spots that make your books lie

Your profit-and-loss can look perfectly healthy and still be hiding the truth. The usual suspects, and how to spot them.

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Cash FlowApril 2026

Profitable but broke: cash flow vs. profit

Why a profitable month can still leave you short on cash, and the simple view that explains the gap.

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