Cash Flow Foundations for SMEs
Clear, practical guides to understanding, forecasting, and managing cash flow - built for owners and operators who need real visibility, not accounting theory.
Articles on SME Cash Flow Fundamentals
Essential reading for small and mid-sized businesses looking to stay cash-healthy, avoid surprises, and make better day-to-day decisions.
13 Week Cash Flow Forecast: Start with a Template, Then Customise the Drivers
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Direct vs Indirect Cash Flow: Choosing the Right Method for Your Cash Flow Statement
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Mapping Your Chart of Accounts to Cash Flow Drivers (Do It Once, Use It Everywhere)
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Seasonality Buckets: Weekly and Monthly Cash Forecasting Without Rework
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Invoice & Bill Timing: Forecasting Collections and Payments from Due Dates
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Project-Based Cash Flow: Milestones, Retentions & Releases for Service and Construction Work
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Multi-Entity Cash Flow: Keeping Cash Separate While Rolling Up What You Need
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Cash Flow Foundations: Cash vs Profit and Why Every SMB Needs a Cash Flow Forecast, Not Just a P&L
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Cash Flow vs Profit: How to Read Both on a Single Dashboard (Cash Flow Positive vs Profitable)
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The Owner-Manager Weekly Cash Review: Simple Cash Forecasting for Busy Operators
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Cash Flow Foundations: Cash vs Profit and Why Every SMB Needs a Cash Flow Forecast, Not Just a P&L
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