SEL4 - Commercial & Financial Acumen Part 1 of 3 Introduction & Managing Money-SEL4---Commerical--Finanancial-Acumen-Part-1-of-3-Introduction--Managing-Money

SEL4---Commerical--Finanancial-Acumen-Part-1-of-3-Introduction--Managing-Money

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Commercial acumen is the ability to make business decisions that benefit the whole organization, balancing finance with people, processes, and strategy. Financial acumen is understanding how decisions affect a company’s financial health. The transcript explains why both matter in sales: they help you assess customer needs, avoid mis-selling, and speak the language of business. It covers key finance concepts: profit and loss, EBITDA, cash flow, and balance sheets. It emphasizes that profit doesn’t guarantee cash, and that healthy cash flow is essential for survival.

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commercial acumen

financial acumen

cash flow

profit and loss

EBITDA