Table of Content: Counting the beans: why good financial information is critical to you -- The structure and interrelationship of financial statements -- The balance sheet: a basic summary of value and ownership -- The income statement: the flow of progress -- Profit versus cash flow: what's the difference-and who cares? -- The statement of cash flow: tracking the king -- Key performance indicators: finding the "hidden" information -- Cost accounting: a really short course in manufacturing productivity -- Good investment or bad? How do you decide? -- Get to breakeven first! -- Business planning: creating the future you want, step-by-step -- The annual budget: financing your plans -- Financing the business: understanding the debt vs. equity options -- Attracting outside investors: the entrepreneur's path.