Financial statements are the backbone of any business’s financial health and decision-making process. Join us for an in-depth webinar on “Understanding Financial Statements for Small Businesses,” designed to help you decode these essential documents and use them to drive your business forward.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to Financial Statements: Gain a foundational understanding of the three primary financial statements: the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Balance Sheet: Learn how to read and interpret the balance sheet, which provides a snapshot of your business’s assets, liabilities, and equity.
• Income Statement: Discover how to analyze the income statement to understand your business’s profitability, including revenue, expenses, and net income.
• Cash Flow Statement: Understand the importance of the cash flow statement and how to track the inflow and outflow of cash within your business.
• Connecting the Dots: Learn how these three financial statements interrelate and provide a comprehensive view of your business’s financial health.
• Financial Ratios and Metrics: Explore key financial ratios and metrics that can be derived from financial statements to assess your business’s performance.
• Practical Applications: Discover how to use financial statements for strategic planning, budgeting, and making informed business decisions.
• Real-Life Examples: Review case studies and real-life examples to see how understanding financial statements can lead to better business outcomes.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial literacy and gain the confidence to make better business decisions. Register now and take the first step towards mastering financial statements for your small business!

Presenter:

Bruce Bishline, a citizen of Cherokee Nation, brings over 35 years of experience in small business as an owner, teacher, and consultant. For over 25 years, Bruce taught the acclaimed program “How to Start Your Own Business,” guiding countless aspiring entrepreneurs through the intricacies of launching their ventures. In addition to teaching, Bruce provided personalized support to his clients, helping them research and develop their business ideas. Even in retirement, he remains passionate about helping people achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.

Bruce’s diverse work experience spans over 20 years in retail, including 12 years as the owner and operator of a retail hardware store. His entrepreneurial journey also includes ventures in website design, development, and marketing, importing and selling products, and supporting Native American artisans by selling their products and supplying them with necessary materials. Additionally, Bruce has run his own small business consulting firm.

Bruce holds a B.S. in Accounting and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council. He is also a Certified Coach through the Center for Coaching Certification and a Certified Instructor for the Indianpreneurship Program through ONABEN.