1. Leads
2. Conversion Rate
3. Purchase Frequency Rate
4. Retention Rate
5. Average Transaction Value
6. Cost of Goods
7. Marketing Expenses (as a % of Revenue)
8. Payroll Expenses
9. Overhead Expenses
10. Other income/expense
11. Days Sales Outstanding Days
12. Inventory Outstanding
13. Sale or Purchase of Assets
14. Days Payable Outstanding
15. Using Debt
16. Owner investments
Profit (using Parts 1-10)
+ / - Days Sales Outstanding*
+ / - Days Inventory Outstanding*
+ / - Sale or Purchase of Assets*
+ / - Days Payable Outstanding*
+ / - Using or Paying Down Debt*
+ / - Owner Investments or Distributions*
= Cash Flow
Growing a successful business means turning it into a money-making machine using the 16 parts in this guide.
Most business owners know their numbers matter—but managing revenue, profit, and cash flow can be overwhelming. That’s where I come in.
At Digit Squid, I help small-to-medium businesses improve their financial systems and build more profitable businesses.
If you’d like help transforming your business, schedule a 20-minute Right Fit call at Digit Squid Right Fit Call

Corry is the founder of Digit Squid and Ask A Bookkeeper, where she helps business owners explore the depths of financial clarity.
With years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and advisory services, she specializes in supporting service providers, e-commerce retailers, and therapists who want to move beyond financial overwhelm and into confident decision-making.
Known for her approachable style and knack for explaining complex financial concepts in plain language, Corry offers comprehensive monthly bookkeeping, cleanups, and strategic insights - often saving clients both time and money.
When she's not helping clients streamline their numbers, Corry enjoys time with her family, beach getaways, and keeping up with her two lively dogs, Penny and Chewie.
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