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hbr.org

1 resource from hbr.org we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

📖 Book
Paid Intermediate

The most accessible book for non-finance founders on reading a P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. It demystifies the three core statements without requiring an accounting background.

Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs

From hbr.org by Karen Berman & Joe Knight book (~304 pages)

  • The three statements each answer a different question, read them together
  • A profitable company can still go broke on cash flow
  • Founders should be able to interpret their own numbers, not just delegate them
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Answers What financial basics does every founder need to understand? What is burn rate and runway, and how do I calculate them? How should I manage cash flow so my startup doesn't run out of money? Do I need an accountant and proper bookkeeping from day one? What taxes and compliance do I need to handle as an Indian startup? How do I read a P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement?
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