When running a business, "cash flow is king" is a phrase you may have heard thrown around and honestly, it’s not untrue. Many a fundamentally sound business has found itself going under due to running out of cash, especially if owed some money. It’s good to think about and plan ahead to avoid this. …
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5 Things First-time Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Startup Finances
In theory, a sustainable business is one that makes more money than it spends. The problem with this oversimplified view lies in the fact that it assumes that you start from zero. This is not the case with most startups that have to get in debt to even launch. Aside from this, the ways in which you …
4 Obstacles Businesses Face When Trying to Manage Their Finances
Offering a quality product or service is only one component of running a successful business. You also need an understanding of how to market that idea, get it to your customers, and make sure that your pricing model runs in step with your financial demands. While keeping your business afloat may …
5 Things Every Successful Small Business Needs
Today, there are so many new startups popping up every day that most young entrepreneurs feel like it's the quickest road to success. However, the fact is that only two out of ten startups survive the first 18 months of business. The infancy period of a startup is especially volatile for those …
What Are the Biggest Challenges to Growing Your Business?
Any business owner can tell you that there are numerous challenges to growing a business and that how you manage them defines if your business is going to be successful or not. It's vital to detect and overcome these obstacles that come hand to hand with growth in order for your business to continue …
What is Cash Flow?
Cash flow is the net amount of cash and cash-equivalents flowing in and out of a business. In accounting terms, if the amount of cash at the end of a period is greater than the amount of cash at the start of the period, the company is said to have “positive” cash flow. Cash flow is principally a …