Learn to read your cash flow statement

Learn to read your cash flow statement

Small business owners have a lot of tasks to manage to keep their businesses running smoothly, but among the most important things on the radar is the financial health of the enterprise. Everyone knows when the money dries up, you’re done. Though there are many pieces...
Beware! Profit does not equal cash flow

Beware! Profit does not equal cash flow

Small businesses are especially susceptible to fluctuations in cash flow, so owners andmanagers need to continually monitor their company’s cash balance. As we’ve outlinedpreviously, the cash balance report is a great way to that. Beyond the cash balance report,...
Look at your cash balance report daily

Look at your cash balance report daily

Cash is king, and that is especially true for small businesses. As an owner or manager, you mustkeep an eagle eye on cash balances to ensure the financial stability of your company. You don’twant to be caught in a situation where it’s Monday, cash reserves are low,...
Creating a budget using financial reports

Creating a budget using financial reports

In our last article, we highlighted three ways to analyze financial reports. As we discussed,documents including the income statement and key performance indicators (KPIs) such ascurrent ratio and quick ratio can give you valuable insight into what’s going on in...
3 ways you should be analyzing financial reports

3 ways you should be analyzing financial reports

Small business owners must pay close attention to financial reports, because they give essential insights into the financial health and performance of the business. Correctly analyzing the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement will yield invaluable...