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Struggling to make sense of your Profit & Loss statement?

You’re not alone. The P&L (also called the income statement) is one of the most important financial reports your business produces — but too many business owners glance at it, feel overwhelmed, and move on.

In this video, we’ll break it down step by step so you can finally read your P&L with confidence and use it to make smarter business decisions.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Why the P&L matters
0:36 – What a Profit & Loss statement actually is
1:21 – Revenue: Gross vs. Net (and why the difference matters)
2:25 – Breaking down revenue streams
2:47 – Costs: COGS vs. operating expenses
3:33 – Gross profit margin explained
4:28 – Real-world example of margin improvement
4:47 – Understanding operating expenses
4:47 – EBITDA: what it shows and what it hides
5:27 – The bottom line: Net income vs. actual cash flow
6:16 – Tools that help bridge P&L and cash flow
6:55 – Using your P&L as a diagnostic tool
7:47 – Final thoughts: Treating your P&L as a health checkup

By the end, you’ll see your P&L not as a confusing report, but as a diagnostic tool — one that helps you track performance, identify problems early, and plan for growth.

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