Tag: financial metrics
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Days Cash on Hand: Your Founder’s Survival Metric
You know that late-night feeling. You open your bank account, open your payroll file, glance at next month's rent, and start doing ugly math in your head. How long can we keep this going? If you're a founder, that question matters more than almost anything on your dashboard. I've seen smart people obsess over revenue,…
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A Founder’s Guide to the Calculation of Gross Margin Percentage
Let's get straight to it. As a founder, the first number you must master is your gross margin percentage. This isn't just accounting jargon; it's the raw pulse of your business. The formula is dead simple: (Revenue – Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue. This calculation reveals your core profitability before you pay for rent,…
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