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Financing and Accounting
Finance 101
The best laid plans of mice and men are all for naught if not properly financed and funded. Following good financial and fiduciary practices requires knowledge, tools and a mind for the bottom line. Most business owners are not accountants, nor do they have an accounting background. However, this is an area in which basic knowledge is critical. Key concepts to understand include basic understanding of what accounting is, and how it works, how to develop a budget, and how to look at the financial impact of business decisions. Access to resources will help you achieve excellence in budgeting, financing and modeling for your business.Tools and Templates
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Cash Flow checklist (67 KB)
Credit and Collections (171 KB)
Finance & Accounting Website References (37 KB)
Financing Sources (70 KB)
Sample Break Even Calculator (41 KB)
Sample Budget Template – Manufacturing Company (88 KB)
Sample Budget Template – Service Company (84 KB)
Tips for Improving Cashflow (67 KB)
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- In addition, the SBA offers a variety of free courses. Click Here.
Links and Books
- One of the best resources we’ve found for understanding financial concepts for business owners is Streetwise’s book “Finance and Accounting – How to Keep your Books and Manage Your Finances without an MBA, a CPA or a PhD” by Suzanne Caplan