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Startup Costs Template

The startup cost template can help you decide how much money you’ll need to have before you start up your new business. This tool addresses two key financial areas that must…

Managing a Business

Profit Increase Template

How to use this template The template shows you how much more profit your business could generate if you improved your conversion rate by a given percentage. This may be…

Managing a Business

Monthly cashflow forecast

Make smarter financial decisions with a monthly forecast Staying on top of your cashflow is one of the most important parts of running a successful business.  This Monthly Cashflow Forecast…

Managing a Business

Gross Profit Break-Even Template

This article is also available as a downloadable PDF, which includes a customizable template to help you apply these tips to your business.  Download Here: Coast Capital – Gross Profit Break Even…

Managing a Business

Cost Reduction Template

This article is also available as a downloadable PDF, which includes a customizable template to help you apply these tips to your business.  Download Here: Coast Cost Reduction Template Improving your bottom…

Growing a Business

The social purpose business

Redefining success for Canadian entrepreneurs In the heart of Canada’s vibrant small business landscape, a powerful movement is reshaping how companies define success. Social purpose is emerging as a transformative approach…

Growing a Business

The six business numbers to track success

Be aware of and track your main financial indicators. The more you observe what the numbers are doing, the faster you’ll see what’s working and what isn’t so you can take…

Growing a Business

The benefits of B Corp certification

B Corporation (or B Corp) Certification is a designation that shows a company is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corp companies have a legal obligation to consider…

Managing a Business

Understand your key financial documents

Your balance sheet and profit and loss statement are two key financial documents, as they help uncover what is going right and what can be improved in your business. Many…

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