Product Description

Five straightforward guides on the part of running a business that trips up even experienced owners: understanding why a profitable month can still leave your bank account short. Covers the difference between profit and cash, how to read your own financial reports, managing payment timing, planning for seasonal slow periods, and knowing when a dip is normal versus something to act on.

Written in plain English, with worked examples and worksheets throughout. No accounting background required.

What’s included:

• Profit vs Cash Flow — why your bank balance doesn’t match your profit, explained with a real worked example
• Reading Your Numbers — a plain-English guide to your P&L and cash flow statement, and the questions worth asking your bookkeeper
• Managing the Gap — payment terms, chasing overdue invoices, and managing what you owe, without damaging relationships
• Surviving the Slow Months — building a forecast and a buffer before the quiet season hits
• When to Worry (and When Not To) — warning signs worth taking seriously, and what healthy generally looks like

Built for business owners in Busselton, Dunsborough, Vasse and Yallingup, and open to anyone running a small business who wants clarity on their numbers.