Numbers are everywhere, and for the most part, we just ignore them. That is unless we're forced to pay attention to them when it comes time to do our monthly taxes or budget. But, for most people numbers don’t seem interesting. And this is something I’ve seen...
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Gross Profit & Net Profit: What Is The Difference?
Making as many sales as possible is the goal of every business. Whichever service you offer to your customers, that is going to be what you’re aiming for. However, what really lies behind a successful business story is the profit generated from these sales. In...
Business Numbers – Friend Or Foe?
Do you see your business numbers as a friend or foe? If you are in business, what is your attitude towards your numbers? Do you like them, dislike them, or is it somewhere in between? That is what we are going to cover in this blog. If you think that money is...
How To Judge Your Financial Performance
How do you assess financial performance? It’s not that straightforward, isn’t it? Knowing how to judge your financial performance can be tricky. It’s because many factors come into play. Plus, it's not always easy to know where you stand. You can get a good...
What Is Profit In Business?
Profit should be one of your main business goals. Profit is used to build sustainability, monitor, manage, and measure your performance. But what is profit in business, and why is it so important? For most people, profit is the difference between money in and...
Understanding Operational Gearing
Understanding operational gearing: Operational gearing is a term used to explain an important relationship between the two different types of costs of a business - fixed and variable costs. And because any business needs to have a good grasp of their finances...
All You Need to Know About Finance Forecasting
A lack of forwarding thinking, having no Finance Forecasting is a problem for businesses. It’s much like turning off the light and trying to find your way around an unfamiliar place in the dark. There is very little in the way of direction. While financial...