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Day 2 and we’re discussing a bit on the Balance Sheet. Let’s go!
The Balance Sheet is often ignored because it feels less intuitive. That is a mistake many of you all make each month. This statement shows the financial pressure points inside your business before they turn into cash flow problems.
Start with receivables. If Accounts Receivable is growing faster than revenue, customers are paying slower. That creates risk, even if sales look strong. Cash tied up in receivables cannot be used to pay vendors, payroll, or invest in growth.
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Next, review payables. Accounts Payable shows how much you owe and how quickly obligations are stacking up. A rising payable balance can help short term cash, but unmanaged it creates vendor strain and limits flexibility.
Debt deserves a clean review. Loans are not bad, but they must be intentional. Look at current versus long term portions so you know what payments are coming due in the near future. Debt financing can help you if done right, but so many businesses finance normal business activities through debt and it buries them. Don’t end up there.
For seasoned leaders, the Balance Sheet validates strategy. For newer leaders, it highlights blind spots. Inventory balances, prepaid expenses, and retained earnings all matter more than they appear at first glance.
At the beginning of the year, your Balance Sheet should feel stable and understood. If you are unsure why a number exists or why it changed, that is your signal to dig deeper. Clarity here prevents surprises later.
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