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Strategic Finance | Interim CFO | Controlling | CMA mentoring


Czech VAT 2025: “No Pay, No VAT” Rule Explained (6 Month Deadline for Input VAT)
Czech VAT change from 1 January 2025: what’s new? From January 1 2025, Czech VAT 2025 law “No Pay, No VAT”introduces a practical cash-flow rule often summarized as “No Pay, No VAT.” Under §74b of Act No. 235/2004 Coll., if you claimed input VAT on a supplier invoice but don’t pay it within 6 months after the invoice due date, you must reverse (return) the claimed VAT to the tax office. Key points in plain terms No supplier credit note is needed. You adjust the VAT yourself.
Sep 21, 20252 min read


TOP 10 English FINANCE RESULTS COMMENTARY PHRASES
TOP10 Business English FINANCE RESULTS COMMENTARY PHRASES
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Back to School in Finance: From Chalkboards to Certifications (and Why “Free” Education Isn’t Enough)
Free Education Gets You In. It Doesn’t Keep You In. State schools give most of us the essentials: reading, writing, counting—and maybe the ability to locate the cafeteria without a map. In finance, that’s the tutorial level. Because the uncomfortable truth for controllers, analysts, and auditors is this: Free, general education helps you enter the profession—but it won’t keep you competitive once the profession starts changing. And finance is changing fast. AI can already dra
Sep 2, 20253 min read


"Out of Office, Into Opportunity!" Why Summer is the Secret Season for Smart and Strategic people
Oh, summer – that magical time when office chairs are emptier than a budget meeting after bonus cut. The espresso machine finally gets a nap, the corridors echo with silence and emails responses start with „Your email was forwarded due to XY Out of Office…“. Why Summer is the Secret Season for Smart and Strategic people While many teams switch to “maintenance mode,” smart leaders use this window to run a low-pressure business audit—and uncover opportunities that are hard to s
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Business Audit Workbook (Free Template): A Strategic Self‑Assessment to Scale With Clarity
Use it as a starting point to:
Gain control over the haphazard
Spot inefficiencies and blind spots
Make smarter, faster decisions
Prioritize actions that create measurable business value
Let’s turn your ambition into a clear, actionable roadmap.
Jul 12, 20253 min read


Business Clarity Checklist (15-Minute Business Health Check)
Why Business clarity matters (and what this Checklist reveals) ? If you are like most entrepreneurs or business leaders, you have had moments of doubt: “Where is my time or money going?” “Why does growth feel so chaotic?” “Am I really in control—or just reacting?” In 10–15 minutes you’ll see where you’re in control where you’re reacting what to fix first This business clarity checklist gives you a fast and honest snapshot of how your business is doing across · Strateg
Jul 11, 20253 min read


How Financial Clarity Improves Business Agility ?
Why resilient companies build smarter finance teams and seek expert guidance❓
May 24, 20252 min read


How to Lead in a VUCA World: 4 Steps for Business Owners + 4 Finance Actions in uncertain world
Businesses that build strategic flexibility by investing in expert consulting and developing their internal talent—especially by empowering Financial Controllers with certifications and strong communication skills—will be better equipped to navigate uncertainty and seize new opportunities.
These companies won’t just survive—they’ll lea
May 16, 20252 min read


How to Handle Tariffs in Business: A Practical Risk & Opportunities Playbook
How to Handle Tariffs in Business? Donald Trump is back in the headlines—and with him, renewed tariff uncertainty. The right approach is: take the announcements with caution, but treat the risk as real and plan fast. A common pattern in tariff negotiations is a “shock first, negotiate later” approach: announce aggressive measures then use the reaction to gain leverage Whether tariffs land exactly as announced or not, businesses that prepare early protect margins—and can even
Apr 28, 20252 min read
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