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Notes for people who run the numbers
Cash flow, invoicing, month-end, and how to actually read your reports. Plain English, real numbers, no jargon.
The bank reconciliation that takes 12 minutes
A fictional bank-reconciliation walkthrough: investigate a $235.43 difference, account for missing fees and a duplicate deposit, and review the resulting balance.
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Sales tax without the shoebox
Sales tax isn’t your money — it’s the state’s, passing through. How a small US business collects the right amount, tracks it as a liability, and remits it without the year-end panic.
Inventory margins: know what you make on every product
Explore product costs through a fictional coffee roaster, with a clear distinction between materials-only estimates and margins that include applicable production costs.
Profitable on paper, out of cash at the bank
Your P&L says you made money. Your bank account disagrees. Here’s where the cash actually goes — and a ten-minute weekly check that catches trouble a month early.
The 15-minute month-end routine
An illustrative month-end checklist: organize transactions, reconcile the bank, review open invoices and bills, and read your reports. Allow more time for complex books.
How to read your P&L without an accounting degree
Five lines, three questions, one monthly habit. Everything you need to read a profit and loss statement with confidence — no accounting degree required.
Invoice habits that get you paid faster
Five practical invoice habits — clear terms, timely delivery, payment options, reminders, and complete details — that can reduce avoidable payment delays.
Ready to know your money?
Free plan, no card needed. Bring your QuickBooks or spreadsheet history, invite your accountant, and start reading your own books today.