How to Create Realistic Financial Projections
Don't get called out on faulty numbers or assumptions. Take it from Dan Osit, co-founder of Ignighter, and create projections for best, worst, and modest scenarios. Watch video
Basic Financial Analysis
The Curse of Microsoft Excel
You may have a pretty spreadsheet, but that doesn't mean you've thought out your finances or your business Read more
My Favorite Tool for Analyzing Financials
Must-haves: Why entrepreneur Jennifer Cattaui loves using BodeTree to analyze her company's financials. Read more
How to Get Paid Faster
Here's a simple way to figure out how quickly you're collecting--and how to do it faster. Read more
Secure a Bank Loan or Credit Line--Even in a Tough Economy
Advice on how to woo bankers from Ami Kassar, founder of MultiFunding.com, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Recent Basic Financial Analysis Articles
Should You Track Economic Value Added?
It's a complicated formula that provides excellent insight into performance... but does it matter for your business? Read more
How a $1,500 Start-up Changed Health Care
Serial entrepreneur and The Future Well co-founder Jay Parkinson is teaching everyone that a good idea doesn't cost much to grow. Read more
How to Attract a Peer Lender
Peer-to-peer lending has found its niche among small business owners in need of quick cash. Find out if it’s right for you, and learn some expert tips on a... Read more
Business Plans by the Numbers
When writing a business plan, here's how to run the numbers that matter without getting hung-up on those that don't. Read more
How to Evaluate Your Company’s Financial Position
Bank balances don't tell you enough to gauge your financial health. Here's where to look in your financial statements and other data for a full checkup. Read more
How to Understand an Income Statement
At its most basic, the income statement is a breakdown of revenue and expenses. But there’s a lot more to be gleaned from it. Here’s how to start digging... Read more
How to Read a Balance Sheet
Though a balance sheet is intended to be a gateway to understanding a company's financial position, there are lots of places on one for valuable information ... Read more
How to Track Your Company's Critical Numbers
Working with a great accountant is an asset; leaning too hard on one can be a flaw. Here are key steps to boosting financial literacy and keeping a simple gu... Read more
How to Create a Personal Financial Statement
If you own a small business or are self-employed, this guide will help you track income and expenses on a regular basis. Read more
How to Write the Financial Section of a Business Plan
An outline of your company's growth strategy is essential to a business plan, but it just isn't complete without the numbers to back it up. Here's some advic... Read more
How to Protect Your Margins in a Downturn
Here's how companies in 12 industries are faring, plus tips. Read more
How to Navigate Business Insolvency
Advice on bankruptcy, liquidation, reorganization, dealing with creditors, and financial insolvency. Read more
How to Fix Cash-Flow Problems
Cash-flow problems have just a few possible causes. More often than you might think, business is all about the basics Read more
Our Irrational Fear of Numbers
No, you didn't start a company because you wanted to learn accounting. But you had better learn some – pronto – if you want to really understand your bus... Read more
Follow the Numbers
It's the best way to spot problems before they become life-threatening. Read more
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