Cash Flow Management Tips Every Small Business Should Follow
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...