Learn How To Set Up and Maintain Records. No matter who does the actual record keeping, effective understanding of financial documents begins with knowing where the numbers come from and how they are reported. Understand Financial Reports. If you're not creating and carefully following a budget, then you're not managing your business. Using your budget to control costs Finding and Managing Cash.
Cash is the lifeblood of any business.
Here you will learn how much money you will need for your business, where to get it, and how to manage it. Understanding the cash flow cycle Understanding the different types of borrowing needs Financing growth with the right loan Where to find the best banker How lenders evaluate your business Solving Financial Problems. You'll learn how crucial it is to watch for early warning signs and how to take corrective steps long before your business is seriously threatened. Seven problems that can endanger the business How to quickly increase cash flow How to turn assets into cash Turnaround strategies, including restructuring debt Suzanne Caplan draws from a twenty year career as a CEO of a small manufacturing company. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.