Written for EO by Michael Neidert, a writer and consultant. 

Finance is a common source of both challenges and opportunities for a growing company. What you are spending your money on and when you spend are often key indicators for an organization’s financial success or failure. 

When you’re thinking about sales, you may forget about setting a savings rate. When you’re thinking about saving money, you may miss out on places to continue spending. When you’re just trying to make it through the end of the month, you may lose focus on your long-term goals.