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5 Financial Reports Every Small Business Should Read

20 September 2026

Profit & Loss shows whether you made money over a period — income minus expenses. Watch your biggest costs and your net margin.

The Balance Sheet is a snapshot of what you own and owe on a date. Assets must equal Liabilities plus Equity; if it doesn't balance, something is miscounted.

Cash-flow shows where cash actually moved — operating, investing and financing — because profit on paper isn't the same as money in the bank.

The Trial Balance checks your books are internally consistent (total debits = total credits). Outstanding/ageing shows who owes you and for how long, so you can chase the oldest first.

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