Where Did My Profit Go? Budgeting for Business Owners

Clark College
At Columbia Tech Center (Campus Map)
Conference Room 144

PRICE: $25 General Admission, or select a Sponsorship

Are you tired of seeing revenue grow while your margins mysteriously shrink? Where Did My Profit Go? is a high-impact workshop designed specifically for small business leaders to reclaim control over their bottom line.

Forget theoretical accounting. We’re diving into the "silent killers" of profitability—from bloated overhead to growth decisions made in the dark.

What You’ll Master:

• Plug the Leaks: Identify the specific budgeting mistakes that are quietly draining your cash flow.
• Cost Clarity: Master the art of separating fixed vs. variable costs to build a more resilient business model.
• Pressure-Testing: Learn how to audit your expense structure to ensure every dollar spent is tied to strategy.
• Scalable Guardrails: Implement a budgeting system that protects your profit margins as you scale.

Why This Session?

This isn't a lecture; it's a results-driven strategy session. You’ll work with real numbers to pressure-test your current cost structure and leave with an actionable system designed for the unique demands of the tech industry.

The Outcome: A leaner, more profitable business and the confidence to make growth decisions backed by data, not guesswork.

Our Speaker

From her early days as a part-time teller at Chase to her current role as a dedicated financial strategist, Jessica Reese has spent over a decade helping small businesses thrive. By bridging the gap between complex banking systems and real-world entrepreneurial needs, Jessica provides the expert strategy of a major institution with the personalized, hands-on attention every business owner deserves.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Jessica’s work is rooted in the belief that business is about people, not just profits. She partners with small business leaders and entrepreneurs to sharpen cost structures, reclaim margins, and build sustainable revenue—all while fostering a stronger, more interconnected local community.

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