You’ve probably heard the phrase “cash is king,” but do you really know what it means, beyond the concept of making more of it than you spend? Many new business owners–and even some seasoned ...

In order to get the attention of serious investors, it’s important to have realistic financial projections incorporated into your business plan. Projections can be a tricky business as you try to ...

Cash flow management is important for business owners who need to know where they stand on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in order to pay bills and employees on time. If, for example, a business ...

Recently the Sunday Edition of the Washington Post had the following headline, "Region's Builders Rein in Visions- With Real Estate Downturn Projects Scaled Back, Scrapped." Lenders are tightening ...

While the pandemic continues to disrupt how companies do business, it’s even more critical for leaders to have access to accurate cash-flow projections. Here in Portland and across the country, the ...

Cash flow management is among the most challenging responsibilities of every business owner. It’s exactly what it sounds like: money comes in from sales, accounts receivable, investors, etc., and ...

A simple framework to document and display projected cash flow across retirement phases. Highlights the effect of key decisions and assumptions on retirement cash flow. Help to identify areas that ...

Cash is king when it comes to growing a business. Stripped. In the shower of various financial statements, what do we normally receive? Income Statement (known as profit and loss statement or P&L), ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how entrepreneurs raise capital and manage money. According to the SBA, cash flow is among the top 7 reasons new ...

Time flies, and here I am in the beginning of February, trying to think through how 2023 is going to look for contractors and the economy in general. Some say good. Some say bad. Some say they do not ...

Long-term business plans often rely on forecasting predictions to set strategic goals and objectives extending out from three to five years. Cash flow forecasts are used in budgeting and profitability ...