Cash Flow 101: Fueling Business Success

What's Cash Flow?

It's the movement of funds in and out of your business from sales, investments, loans against expenses, debt payments, and growth ventures. Positive cash flow means you're earning more than you're spending.

Why Manage Cash Flow?

  1. Meet Commitments: Pay suppliers and staff on time.

  2. Fuel Growth: Harness opportunities and expand.

  3. Be Crisis-Ready: Face unexpected challenges.

  4. Make Calculated Moves: Decide with a clear financial picture.

Cash Flow Components:

  1. Operating Activities: Daily business funds like sales and purchases.

  2. Investing Activities: Money spent on assets.

  3. Financing Activities: Borrowing, repaying, and raising funds.

Mastering Cash Flow:

  1. Predict with Precision: Use past data for future projections.

  2. Stay Updated: Regularly check cash flow statements.

  3. Streamline Payments: Enhance billing and negotiate payment terms.

  4. Create a Financial Cushion: Set aside emergency funds.

  5. Trim Expenses: Cut redundant costs.

  6. Negotiate Wisely: Seek better deals.

Effectively managing your cash flow can be the deciding factor between merely staying afloat and thriving in the business realm. It's your ticket to confidently overcoming financial hurdles and seizing growth prospects. After all, cash flow isn't just about numbers; it's the very essence of your business.

At Pivot Business Group, our CFO experts have a passion for managing your cash flow, letting you focus on what you do best.

Feeling overwhelmed? Pivot Business Group's CFOs are here to help.

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