Clear explanations and practical steps to help you organise business records and understand your accounts.
Planning for tax bills in your cash flow forecast
Map tax payments separately from filing dates, update estimates and build realistic cash reserves without double-counting transfers or deductions.
Read article →Late payments: improving collections without damaging customer relationships
Improve invoice collection through clear terms, accurate records, timely contact and proportionate escalation while protecting customer relationships.
Read article →Seasonal cash flow: planning for quiet months and busy periods
Plan seasonal cash with lead times, historical collection patterns, stock commitments and downside scenarios, rather than an even monthly budget.
Read article →A 13 week cash flow forecast: managing short term cash pressure
Use a rolling 13-week forecast to prioritise collections, map payment commitments and test short-term cash actions with realistic scenarios.
Read article →Profit vs cash flow: why a profitable business can run short of money
Understand why profit differs from cash, with examples covering unpaid invoices, stock, equipment and borrowing, plus practical review steps.
Read article →How to build a cash flow forecast you can use every week
Build and maintain a weekly cash forecast using realistic collection dates, complete commitments, scenarios and a practical review routine.
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