Business Operations

Managing your small business finances means looking beyond just sales – you need to know how much profit you actually keep. As a small business owner or entrepreneur, one of the most important numbers to understand is your net income. Net income – also called net profit, earnings, or the “bottom line” – is the…

Cash flow management is the process of tracking, forecasting, and influencing the money moving into and out of your business. In plain language, it means making sure you have enough cash on hand when you need it – to pay bills, cover payroll, and invest in growth – while also not leaving excess cash idle.

Small businesses — which make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses​ — live and die by their financial numbers.

Every business owner dreams of the day their venture turns a profit. The break-even point is that crucial milestone where your revenues finally equal your expenses – no more losses, just a clean slate.