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Cash Flow Management Tips Every Small Business Should Follow

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  Cash Flow Management Tips Every Small Business Should Follow Sale improves revenue. Collection improves cash. A business can report a profitable month and still struggle to pay salaries. Suppose a company records sales of Rs. 20 lakh and operating expenses of Rs. 15 lakh. On paper, the month appears healthy. But if only Rs. 8 lakh of customer payments reaches the bank while the full Rs. 15 lakh of expenses falls due, the business faces a Rs. 7 lakh cash gap. This is why revenue, profit and cash should not be treated as interchangeable. Revenue records business earned. Profit measures what remains after recognised costs. Cash flow shows when money actually enters and leaves the bank account. For a small business, timing can determine whether it can replenish inventory, pay employees or fulfil the next order. Cash flow management turns that timing into a measurable process. Start With a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast An annual budget is often too broad for daily liquidit...

Best Invoice Discounting Platforms in India for MSMEs

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Best Invoice Discounting Platforms in India for MSMEs   Choosing an invoice discounting platform is not a branding decision. It is a working-capital decision. The right platform should connect your business with relevant buyers, attract competitive financier participation and provide a dependable process from acceptance to settlement. A large network adds little value if your principal buyers are absent or financiers have limited appetite for their invoices. That is why there is no universal “best” invoice discounting platform for every MSME. The better question is: Which platform works best for your invoices, buyers, funding periods and operating systems? Start by Identifying the Financing Model You Need The term “ Invoice Discounting Platform ” is used for several different financing models. They should not be treated as interchangeable. An RBI-authorised Trade Receivables Discounting System, or TReDS, is designed for financing eligible MSME receivables through regi...