Most business owners hate talking about the balance sheet. For the most part, they might not understand it's purpose, or why it's a necessary part of the overall financial picture of your business. In this short video, we'll answer the question: what's a balance sheet?

M. Bindrup, J. Salas, R. Mendez, F. Stockett, M. Davis 2021, What's a Balance Sheet? | SBEP Finance Quick Tip, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno

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What's a Balance Sheet? | SBEP Finance Quick Tip

Published by: M. Bindrup, J. Salas, R. Mendez, F. Stockett, M. Davis, 2021, What's a Balance Sheet? | SBEP Finance Quick Tip, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno