Cash flow

Practical guides, templates and webinars to help you understand, forecast and improve your small business's cash flow.
What is cash flow? A simple guide for small businesses

Understanding cash flow

What is cash flow?

What is cash flow?

This guide explains what cash flow means, why it's so important and how to start keeping track of it.

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What is turnover in business?

What is turnover in business?

What turnover means, how to calculate it and how to increase turnover in a way that supports your business's health.

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Why profitable businesses run out of cash

Why profitable businesses run out of cash

How profitability and cash flow are different, and what steps you can take to protect your finances.

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Common finance questions for founders

Common finance questions for founders

The main issues small businesses tend to struggle with when it comes to understanding business finance and accounting.

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Forecasting and planning

How to create a cash flow forecast

How to create a cash flow forecast

This guide explains how to create a simple forecast, what to include and how to keep it updated.

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Free cash flow forecast template

Free cash flow forecast template

A simple template for estimating how much money your business will have available over the next 12 months.

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How to create a financial forecast

How to create a financial forecast

This blog breaks down financial forecasting, helping you create accurate predictions that can inform your planning.

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How to create a profit and loss report

How to create a profit and loss report

This guide explains what goes into a profit and loss report, how to create one and how to use it to make better decisions.

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A guide to cash flow forecasting

Managing and improving cash flow

Cash flow management: A complete guide

Cash flow management: A complete guide

Find out why cash flow is so important, how to create a cash flow forecast and what to do when problems arise.

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How to improve cash flow quickly

How to improve cash flow quickly

Quick action can help, but hasty decisions can make things worse. Learn some practical steps you can take promptly.

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How to cut costs as a small business

How to cut costs as a small business

Learn how to lower costs and restore your bottom line. You'll be amazed at the solutions that can help you save money.

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How to manage rising business costs

How to manage rising business costs

Feeling the squeeze as a small business owner? Read how to stay competitive in the face of financial challenges.

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Late payments

How to get paid on time and deal with late payments

How to get paid on time and deal with late payments

Learn how to reduce the risk of late payment before work begins, how to make invoices easier to pay and what to do when a customer misses the deadline.

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How to check a UK company using Companies House

How to check a UK company using Companies House

A few simple checks before you commit to a deal can save you a whole lot of money and stress. This blog explains how to verify any UK company online.

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