The Lucenti blog

The money side of your business, in plain English.

No jargon, no listicles, and nothing written to fill a content calendar. These are the answers we end up giving on calls — about closing the month, reading your own numbers, and the handful of mistakes that quietly cost owners the most.

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The Pricing Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses Stuck

The Pricing Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses Stuckby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 06/24/2026

One of the biggest things we see behind the scenes is businesses making sales but still struggling with profit.

Small Business
The Pricing Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses Stuck

How often should you really look at your numbers as a business owner?

How often should you really look at your numbers as a business owner?by: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 04/30/2026

One of the most common things we hear from business owners is, “I only really look at my numbers during tax time.”

Small BusinessBusiness Growth
How often should you really look at your numbers as a business owner?

8 ways to tell if your business is doing well financially

8 ways to tell if your business is doing well financiallyby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 04/23/2026

One thing we hear often from business owners is, “I feel busy, but I am not sure if my business is actually doing well financially.”

Small BusinessCash Flow
8 ways to tell if your business is doing well financially

Quick Tips to Tidy Up Your Books for a More Efficient, Profitable Business

Quick Tips to Tidy Up Your Books for a More Efficient, Profitable Businessby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 09/26/2024

A tidy set of books isn’t just about being organized—it’s about creating a strong foundation for business success.

Small Business
Quick Tips to Tidy Up Your Books for a More Efficient, Profitable Business
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