The quick ratio, often referred to as the acid-test ratio, measures a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory. It's calculated as (cash + ...

Sound financial management is necessary in a small business -- to make the most of your assets, you need to properly account for them. The quick ratio is a simple financial ratio that can help you to ...

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Profits may look good, but it's cash that pays the bills. As a small business owner, do you track the liquidity ratios of your business? You should be calculating these ratios on at least a weekly ...