Cash Flow 101: Know Your Numbers

Schedule

Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC-05:00
Location

Lakewood Public Library | Lakewood, OH

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Cash Flow 101: Know Your Numbers
Understanding your cash flow is essential to running a successful business!
Join us for an informative panel discussion designed to help small business owners better understand where their money is coming from, where it’s going, and how to keep their business financially healthy.
Our panelists will share practical insights on managing cash flow, tracking income and expenses, planning for upcoming costs, and preparing for financial ups and downs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your financial management skills, you'll walk away with a better understanding of your numbers and tools to make smarter business decisions.
Know your numbers. Take control of your cash flow. Build a stronger business!

Panel Participants:
Moderator: Heidi Szeltner, Community Outreach Manager, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Cuyahoga Community College
Evan Badzik, CMA, EA
Owner Badzik Accounting & Tax Services
Evan Badzik, CMA, EA is the owner of Badzik Accounting & Tax Services, where he provides tax, accounting, and Fractional CFO services to small businesses throughout Northeast Ohio. With backgrounds in accounting and finance, Evan helps business owners understand their numbers, improve cash flow, and make informed financial decisions that support long-term growth.
Steve Meka
Owner of STEM Handmade Soap
Steve Meka has over 30 years of experience in specialty retail. Steve spent half his corporate career at American Greetings directing operations for all of their retail stores in US and Canada. The other half was spent on leadership development / learning and engagement - including award winning use of technology to deliver memorable training experiences. Steve and his husband David Willett (who also has over 30 years of operational and leadership experience in the retail industry) currently own and operate STEM Handmade Soap located here in Lakewood and also a location in Shaker Heights. Their Lakewood location houses their Soap Studio where all of their natural bath and body products are made by hand! Steve has degrees in biochemistry and organizational development.

Presented by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce in partnership with The City of Lakewood.
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Where is it happening?

Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave,Lakewood, Ohio, United States

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