What cash flow means for a small business
Cash flow tracks money actually received and paid during a period; it is not the same as sales or profit.
Cash flow control
Guides to connecting inflows, outflows, cash balances, and payment plans.
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Key questions
- How are inflows and outflows separated?
- How is the cash balance checked?
- How are upcoming payments planned?
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A weekly cash-flow review routine
Group actual bank and cash movements, then compare them weekly with near-term payments and expected receipts.
Profit versus cash flow: the practical difference
A credit sale may affect results before cash arrives, so profit and immediately available funds need separate views.