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How Much Cash Should Your Business Keep in the Bank?

by Elizabeth calander Aug 18, 2026

Quick Answer: For many established small businesses, a practical goal is enough cash to cover 3–6 months of essential operating expenses. Three months can work for a stable business with steady income. Six months or more makes more sense when sales swing, collections are slow, payroll is high, or one customer accounts for a big share…

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The True Cost of an Employee: It’s More Than the Paycheck

by Elizabeth calander Aug 13, 2026

Quick Answer: The true cost of an employee includes more than wages or salary. A business may also pay employer payroll taxes, unemployment taxes, workers’ compensation, benefits, paid leave, payroll processing costs, equipment, software, training, and overtime. Add those costs before you hire so you know what the position will really require from your cash…

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How to Read Your Financial Statements

by Elizabeth calander Aug 10, 2026

Quick Answer: A balance sheet shows what your business owns, what it owes, and what is left for the owners on one date. An income statement shows sales, costs, expenses, and profit over a period of time. You need both reports to see the full picture. Last weekend, my oldest daughter saw me working and…

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Finish What You Start: Key Takeaways for Business Owners

by Elizabeth calander Jul 30, 2026

Quick Answer: Finish What You Start by Peter Hollins is a quick, practical read on why we don’t follow through and what actually helps. Below are the few ideas that stuck with me and why the book is worth your time. What I Took Away from Finish What You Start Most business owners do not have…