Expert advice for success in a small business. Learn from an expert the most effective way to manage your business finances. From preparing a business plan and raising capital to establishing sound management and financial controls, this jargon free-guide shows you how to run your business successfully. Essential know-how on taxation and legal issues is supplemented by helpful charts and diagrams, at-a-glance tip boxes, case studies, questionnaires, and checklists that gives you a complete understanding of small-business finance. In Estimating Finances, you'll learn about preparing your business plan, and forecasting cash flow. Then move on to Raising the Money, to find out about organizing your business, and choosing a source of finance, followed by Tracking the Money, which covers keeping the books, the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, and accounting rules. Finally, discover the keys to Controlling the Numbers, from watching the big picture, going into detail, and setting out your budget, to improving your performance. Managing Your Finances also provides Useful Information, from legal matters, financial matters, and glossary, to useful contacts, and suggested reading.