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Navigating the Business Growth “Black Hole”
Learn about the business growth “black hole” and how to move through it deliberately for sustainable growth.

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Measuring the Labor Efficiency Ratio (LER) for Sales and Marketing: A Practical Guide for Growth-Focused Teams
Learn how to utilize labor efficiency ratios for marketing and sales, including how to calculate it, why it matters, and how leaders can use it to make better hiring, spending, and strategy decisions.

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4 min read


The Exit Ramp - Navigating the Sale of your Business
Are you considering the next chapter in your business journey? Whether you're just beginning to think about your exit strategy or you're ready to take concrete steps, this comprehensive roundtable will walk you through every phase of a successful business transition. This year, our panel brings together an expanded team of specialists from across the CRI Family of Companies, including CRI’s Capital Markets and Transaction Advisory teams, CRI M&A Advisors, CRI Simple Numbers,

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Has the Black Hole Moved? What Growing Businesses Need to Know Now
Traditionally, that black hole lived between $1 million and $5 million in revenue, with the most pain hitting around $3 million. But, according to the newest data, that old rule of thumb is no longer accurate. Learn how the black hole is shifting.

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3 min read


What Is the Real Health of Your Business? Introducing the Simple Numbers Health Index
Learn how you can measure the health of your business, identify blind spots, prioritize financial decisions, and benchmark progress with the Simple Numbers Health Index.

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3 min read


What the Best Are Doing Right Now: Lessons from Top-Performing Businesses
Learn about what top-performing businesses are doing and how you can reshape your strategies for success.

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4 min read


Why Profit Feels Less Predictable – and What You Can Do About It
If you’re an entrepreneur right now, you’re not imagining it. Profitability really does feel more unpredictable. Costs keep shifting. Growth takes more effort. And sometimes the numbers you’re used to relying on just don’t behave the way they used to. We’ve developed two worksheets which are designed to give you a simple, objective snapshot of your current profit and cash position. It’s a straightforward way to cut through the noise, reconnect with the fundamentals, and start

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Media Mash: Headlines That Matter for Today’s Entrepreneurs
Learn the Simple Numbers take on recent headlines, from inflation and the housing market to fuel surcharges and consumer trends, and more.

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4 min read
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