A balance sheet is a financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. It's important to understand the balance sheet to see how your business is doing financially. In our lemonade stand example, Ackman explains that the balance sheet shows th...

Fixed assets are long-term assets that a business uses to generate revenue, such as buildings or equipment. Inventory refers to the products a business has on hand to sell to customers. In our lemonade stand example, Ackman explains that the business will need to buy a lemonade stand for $300 (a ...

Return on investment (ROI) is a measure of how much money you've earned on your initial investment. It can help you understand your profit margin and make informed decisions about future investments. In our lemonade stand example, Ackman calculates that the business will have an ROI of 17% ($170 ...

Scaling your business is a challenging but rewarding process. By reinvesting your profits back into your business, you can fuel growth and take your business to the next level. Just remember to have a solid plan in place, manage your cash flow effectively, and stay true to your core values and mi...

Once you've incorporated your business, you'll need to raise capital to get started. This can be done by selling stock or borrowing money. As Ackman explains, selling stock means that you're selling ownership in your company. In our lemonade stand example, Ackman sold 500 shares of stock for $1 e...

An income statement is a financial statement that shows a company's revenue, expenses, and net income over a specific period of time. It can help you understand how much money your business is making and where that money is going. In our lemonade stand example, Ackman explains that the income sta...