Cashflow is key to small business growth
Cashflow management is key to small business growth and is one of the most important aspects of running a business. The lifeblood of a business, it gives an accurate indication of the business’s health.
Despite common belief, cash flow management is not just about revenue and expenses; it’s more about the movement of cash throughout a business.
Inadequate cash management or a shortage of free cashflow can lead to excess debt and even bankruptcy.
Learn how to manage your cashflow
Attaining a positive cash flow for your business does not come by chance. Business owners need to regularly examine and manage their cash flow to control the inflow and outflow of cash successfully and efficiently.
It is recommended to monitor your cash flow on a monthly basis to ensure you have enough cash to cover your upcoming business obligations.
Create a cashflow forecast
A key tool of cash flow management is a cash flow forecast. Just like it sounds, a cash flow forecast involves predicting how much money will be coming into and out of the business and when. By examining as many potential scenarios as possible, a business owner can pinpoint and put a spotlight on the areas of highest risk to operations.
By being proactive and planning for your future cash needs, you can make the correct business decisions that will strengthen your cash position and give your business a solid foundation for growth.
Growing your business
Growing and expanding your business is an exciting time and cashflow management is key to making sure it happens successfully.
Growth requires a healthy cashflow, whether it’s for hiring more employees, renting more office space, purchasing new equipment or anything else.
If you don’t have the funds available to match your planned growth, then you’re quickly going to run into problems. Accurately manage cashflow will help you to know when the time is right to expand.
Seek help from the experts when setting up your cashflow budget
The method of managing an operating cashflow budget is not something that comes easy for most small and mid-size business owners.
We’re here to help business owners have peace of mind so they can sleep at night, knowing that their business is on the right track.
Dedicated to helping our clients across New Zealand build better business, Drumm Nevatt & Associates (DNA) are a registered chartered accounting firm that provides a wide selection of services with a depth of knowledge and experience that can benefit any business.
Contact us today for advice and assistance to get your cashflow on track in order to support your small business growth.
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