If you can answer these 10 questions confidently, you are ready to be an entrepreneur

“1.2 canstock“ by e3Learning is licensed under CC BY-ND  2.0. The entrepreneurial journey is an exhilarating prospect filled with promise, innovation, and the potential to make a meaningful impact on the world. However, before taking the leap, aspiring entrepreneurs must assess their readiness and preparedness for the challenges that lie ahead. In this guide, we […]

Why Bank Account Interest is Important in Financial Forecasting

“Money Graph“ by 401(K) 2012 is licensed under CC BY  2.0. Bank account interest is the money that a bank pays to a customer for keeping their funds in a savings or deposit account. When customers deposit their money in a bank account, the bank uses those funds for lending or investing in financial instruments. […]

When It’s Necessary to Include Employee Benefits

“Stethoscope and piggy Bank“ by 401(K) 2012 is licensed under CC BY-SA  2.0. Employee benefits are additional forms of compensation provided by employers to employees, beyond their regular wages or salary. These benefits are designed to enhance the overall work experience and well-being of employees. They can include various offerings and perks that cater to […]

Why Sales on Credit Percentage Matters for Your Business

“#finance #personal-finance #banking #saving“ by Lemon Loco Designs is licensed under CC BY  2.0. Let’s begin by explaining what a sales on credit percentage is – it’s a critical metric for any business that sells products or services on credit terms. It represents the percentage of sales revenue that a company has made on credit, […]

Free Financial Forecasting Templates: 3 Easy Steps to Save Time & Boost Productivity

“Account Software Singapore“ by Accounting Software is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Work Smarter with Financial Forecasting Templates Creating financial forecasts via spreadsheets can be time-consuming, cumbersome and inaccurate. Thus, SumoSum is excited to announce the addition of a free financial forecasting templates library that empowers our users to save time and boost productivity. Whether […]

How to Create a Cash Flow Statement When You Don’t Have Accounting History

“Fintech, money, finance” by Tech in Asia is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cash Flow Projections for Funding & Management Funders like banks and investors require financial projections including a Cash Flow Statement that demonstrates how much cash you will have on hand based on funding, income and expenses. For small asks, you can rely […]

5 Disadvantages of Excel for Financial Forecasting

“Excel & OpenOffice Calc navigation shortcuts” by Till Zoltán is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Excel is NOT the Solution for Financial Forecasting While spreadsheets are the top-of-mind tool for crunching business numbers, unless you’re part accountant, an absolute wizard at Excel and have graphic design skills, Excel for financial forecasting falls short for business […]

Tips for Creating a Future Profit and Loss Statement Forecast that Investors Will Like

“Piggy Bank” by free pictures of money is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Why a Future Profit and Loss Statement? Forecasting a future profit and loss statement is key to gaining investor interest, particularly for early-stage and startup businesses that don’t have profitable historical accounting data. Investors are interested in the bottom line profitability of […]

Financial Analytics For A Healthy Business

“Accounting” by 401(K) 2013 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. What is financial analytics? Financial analytics is the process of creating a smart financial plan to verify a business strategy. Think of it as going to your doctor for your annual check up. Your doctor reviews your vitals and prescribes treatments to improve your health, […]