Tag: ratio

  • Put a Number on Your Mid-Year Performance with the Right KPIs

    Put a Number on Your Mid-Year Performance with the Right KPIs

    We’ve reached the middle of the calendar year. So how are things going for your business? Conversationally you might say, “Pretty well.” But, analytically, can you put a number on how well you’re doing — or several numbers for that matter? You can if you choose and calculate the right key performance indicators (KPIs). Four…

  • Could Your Next Business Loan Get “Ratio’d?”

    Could Your Next Business Loan Get “Ratio’d?”

    We live and work in an era of big data. Banks are active participants, keeping a keen eye on metrics that help them accurately estimate risk of default. As you look for a loan, try to find out how each bank will evaluate your default probability. Many do so using spreadsheets that track multiple financial…