<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RLG Consulting, Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-level strategic CFO with deep operational expertise in apparel, retail, PE-backed growth, and financial transformation.]]></description><link>https://vivability4.wixsite.com/rlgconsulting/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:13:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rlgconsultinginc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Growing Apparel Brands Still Run Into Cash Flow Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many apparel brands, growth creates as many financial challenges as it solves. I’ve worked with companies that were increasing sales year over year but still struggling with cash flow, margin pressure, and operational strain behind the scenes. In apparel and retail, revenue growth does not always translate into financial stability. Inventory commitments are made months before product reaches the customer, and delays in production, shipping, or receivables can quickly create pressure on...]]></description><link>https://www.rlgconsultinginc.com/post/why-growing-apparel-brands-still-run-into-cash-flow-problems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04da3a48aeb3fcb2434e91</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:09:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5f344b3742776148554763~mv2_d_3648_5472_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Guild</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Inventory Management Is Really a Financial Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In apparel and retail, inventory is often the single largest use of cash in the business. Yet many companies still manage inventory primarily as an operational function instead of a financial one. I’ve seen brands with strong sales struggle financially because too much capital was tied up in the wrong inventory, slow-moving product, or inaccurate forecasting. On the other hand, I’ve also seen companies improve profitability significantly simply by gaining better visibility into inventory...]]></description><link>https://www.rlgconsultinginc.com/post/why-inventory-management-is-really-a-financial-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04db2de8ad7aab1e6003c7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14dc436b7faf4c38980af6ef006b6af5.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Guild</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Is the Right Time to Bring in a Fractional CFO?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many growing companies wait too long to bring in financial leadership. In the early stages of a business, founders often manage financial decisions internally with support from a bookkeeper, CPA, or small accounting team. That approach can work for a period of time, but eventually the business becomes more operationally complex. Revenue grows, inventory expands, reporting becomes inconsistent, and leadership teams need better visibility into performance and cash flow. That is usually the...]]></description><link>https://www.rlgconsultinginc.com/post/when-is-the-right-time-to-bring-in-a-fractional-cfo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04db947848442a572fcc2d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:14:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3d88fc7dba714bfbae68dad3a76df38b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Guild</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>