Five numbers your small business should review every month

A good dashboard does not need fifty metrics. Five well-chosen numbers, updated monthly, are enough to spot cash problems and opportunities early.

Cash and working capital

Knowing how much cash you have and how much you will need over the next 60 days is the basis of every decision.

Margin by product line

Not every product or service earns the same. Tracking margin by line shows you where to focus.

Receivables and payables

Average days to collect and to pay reveal whether you are financing your customers without realizing it.

Tracking a few numbers every month beats one huge report once a year.

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