Managing a startup budget can feel like flying blind. AI is changing the game, providing real-time insights, predictive forecasts, and smarter financial decisions that give founders a clear path forward.

The 2025 Year-End Financial Checklist is a practical guide for businesses to close the year with accuracy and strategy. From reviewing financial statements and reconciling banks to managing inventory, receivables, and taxes, following this checklist ensures compliance, strengthens cash flow, and sets the stage for growth in the year ahead.

Part-time CFOs give businesses access to experienced financial leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. They help streamline financial operations, support strategic decision-making, and provide the flexibility needed to scale with confidence.

Unlock sustainable growth without the cost of a full-time CFO. Part-Time CFOs bring strategic financial leadership, operational insights, and flexible, cost-effective solutions tailored to your business. Discover how this model empowers companies to navigate complex financial landscapes, optimize cash flow, and drive long-term success.

ESG is no longer a side project for finance leaders—it is a core part of strategy, risk, and capital access. This guide shows multi-entity CFOs how to turn complex, fragmented ESG requirements into a structured, finance-led reporting framework that strengthens compliance, credibility, and long-term growth.

AI-powered forecasting is helping hospitality finance leaders rebuild 2026 budgets in the face of payroll shocks and volatile labor costs. By replacing slow, reactive spreadsheets with real-time, predictive analytics, CFOs can anticipate seasonal swings, model disruptive scenarios, and shift from crisis response to proactive, resilient planning.

Delinquencies are rising across real estate, and finance teams need sharper tools to stay ahead. This week’s article breaks down how smart delinquency solutions turn data into action, helping CFOs strengthen cash flow, reduce risk, and bring clarity to an increasingly unpredictable collections landscape.

The 2025 overtime rule is reshaping labor costs across the hospitality industry. This article breaks down what the changes mean for restaurants and hotels, and how finance teams can model the impact before it hits payroll. A clear, practical look at the hidden cost shift operators can’t afford to ignore.

Year-end reporting puts every KPI under a microscope. In this week’s article, we break down the essential real estate metrics finance teams rely on to keep performance aligned, forecasts accurate, and decisions grounded in clarity. For CFOs navigating portfolio complexity, this guide offers a clean, strategic approach to understanding the KPIs that truly drive results.

Gift cards aren’t just a holiday convenience. As peak season arrives and year-end close approaches, they become one of the most powerful financial tools in hospitality. This week’s article breaks down how gift card programs drive liquidity, increase margins through breakage, and strengthen customer loyalty—revealing hidden profits many operators overlook.

New limits on rent-pricing software are here. This quick guide shows real estate finance teams how to price compliantly, protect NOI, and keep transparency front and center.

The choice between service charges and tipping isn’t just cultural—it’s financial strategy. Discover how CFO Plans’ “Service Charges vs Tipping” model helps hospitality leaders create stability, compliance, and happier teams across every city.

The smallest covenant clause can cause the biggest financial damage. Learn how to spot and prevent hidden risks with CFO Plans.

AI is transforming hospitality finance from forecasting to tax strategy. For CFOs and founders, adopting AI is no longer about keeping up. It is about leading with sharper insights, stronger margins, and smarter decisions in a changing industry.