Cashflow problems kill more small businesses than anything else.  But before you can tame cashflow you have to understand your business: and that means learning basic accounting.  Covering everything you need to know from accruals to year-end, Actually Useful Accounting is written by one of the masters of clear explanation: Phil Cohen.  Phil started and still runs two consulting firms in Sydney, Australia, and has 30 years experience of what it takes to make a business a success.  Contains excellent advice on tax, insurance, invoicing, payment terms, as well as a clear and bulletproof explanation of accounting and its application to running a successful business.