The language your numbers speak paints a picture of your performance, productivity and profitability. That picture forms a pattern and tells a story. Your story will show you how to move forward to manage and build your cash flow.

Most businesses struggle to have enough cash because they don’t know how to understand, interpret and use the numbers in their business. These lessons will teach you how.

A set of financial statements can help you answer all of these questions. In this article, we'll explore the five most common types of financial statements – highlighting each one's role in helping you manage your business.