Daniel Newlands

The Deep Dive: Spotting Smart Management (and Bad Payers) In the final part of our dashboard guide, we are looking at the "Management Metrics." Anyone can grow revenue by spending a fortune. But can they generate a return on that spending? And do they treat their suppliers fairly? These four charts peel back the layers of the P&L to show you the quality of the decisions being made at the top. Here is how to interpret the final set of charts on the Reportly dashboard. 1. Cost Breakdown (The...

The Survival Kit: How to Spot Financial Risk Before It Bites You can have great revenue and a cool product, but if you run out of cash, it is game over. In this edition of our dashboard guide, we are looking at the Risk Metrics . These four charts reveal the financial stability of a company. They tell you if the business is built on solid rock or if it is living on borrowed time. Here is how to read the warning signs on the Reportly dashboard. 1. ROCE % (Return on Capital Employed) What is it?...

The Efficiency Engine: How to Spot a Well-Run Business In our last post, we looked at the "Core Four" (Revenue, Profit, etc.) to gauge the size and basic health of a company. Today, we are going deeper. We are looking at the Efficiency Metrics . These charts reveal the quality of the management team and the internal culture of the business. Is this a lean, mean machine? or a bloated giant burning cash? Here is how to interpret these four charts on the Reportly dashboard. 1. Profit Margin (%)...