How to track the “Critical Numbers” in your business

I read an article recently from Inc Magazine -“How to Track Your Company’s Critical Numbers” – which a useful piece on how to watch the key numbers in your business.  The article emphasises the need to achieve a balance between having a good accountant, and not being too reliant on them at the same time.  You don’t need to be an accountant yourself to keep a track on key figures and ratios in your business.