Financial ratios are a powerful tool to help you assess your small business finances. They can measure your operational efficiency compared to competition, profitability, financial stability, and more. Today, we share this cheat sheet of must-have financial ratios to keep in your pocket! Financial Ratios on the Balance Sheet Working Capital Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities When You Use It: Use the Working Capital ratio when you want to find if the compan

As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats. When you sit down to calculate your finances, a Profit and Loss Statement (or P&L statement) can help you get a snapshot of where you stand and where you can make changes in your company. The Basics of P&L Statements A profit and loss statement is just that! It shows how much profit you have left over after you have subtracted your profits from expenses. Remember: Profit = Revenue - Cost Every public company issues a P&L stat