A lack of understanding about the financial side of business is one of the biggest reasons why small businesses fail. Examine the ways to monitor business health and make decisions based on sound financial data. Topics include: understanding the accounting cycle, making a 'cash flow statement', turnover, variable vs fixed costs, the importance of ratios, and forecasting. Tu, 5:30-7:30pm, Jul 17-Jul 31, Downtown Campus, Rm 312, Bullock, $99