Feeling overwhelmed by your business finances or unsure where to begin for a profit boost? This mini-course is your essential first step on the path to financial mastery. Designed for beginners, this focused series provides a clear, actionable path to understanding your financial situation and laying the groundwork for new profitability, guiding you to interpret key financial statements and make smarter, strategic decisions. In this series, you will gain a foundational understanding of essential financial principles by learning how to assess your current financial situation, set meaningful and measurable financial goals, and create a basic plan for implementing improvements. This includes understanding the core components of income statements and balance sheets, recognizing basic financial ratios, and leveraging financial data to inform your strategic business decisions and improve profitability.