Small business owners have a lot on their plate: marketing, product development, sales, hiring, expenses… that’s a recipe for overwhelm, says Adam Lean. And, all too often, what takes a backseat are the financials– the numbers that gauge the true health of your business.

Are you living with the attitude of “if I make more money, my finances will take care of themselves,” or “besides, that’s why I have an accountant/bookkeeper, anyways…”?

 

That’s the entirely wrong attitude to have. Adam says if you don’t monitor the right numbers, you’ll make bad decisions and potentially endanger your business. And, that’s something that someone who does your taxes can’t help you with.

 

Adam shares the three metrics you should focus on first, as well as…