Business Numbers Explained - Cheat Sheet

Gross profit. EBITDA. Debtor days. Working capital. Your accountant uses these terms. Your bank uses them. And if you don't know what they mean, you're making decisions without the full picture. This cheat sheet explains twelve essential financial terms in plain language with simple formulas, real-world meaning, and a clear note on why each one actually matters for your business. Keep it on your desk. Refer to it often. It changes the quality of every financial conversation you have.