Why profitable businesses still run out of cash (and how to spot it early)
Your accounts show a profit but the bank balance keeps falling. Seven reasons profit and cash drift apart, and five simple checks that warn you early.
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Resources for owners who want to understand their numbers
Practical, plain-English guides for owners of growing businesses: how to understand your numbers, keep your cash healthy and make better decisions with better information. Written from years of sitting in the finance director's chair, and from the conversations we have with business owners every week. No jargon, no 40-page reports, just the things that actually make a difference.
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3 guidesThe 7 key numbers every owner-managed business should check monthly
Forget the 40-page management pack. These seven numbers tell you whether your business is growing, profitable and cash-safe, and how to work out each one.
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How to build a 13-week cash flow forecast in a spreadsheet
A step-by-step guide to building a simple 13-week cash flow forecast in Excel or Google Sheets, with a worked example and the common mistakes to avoid.
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