🔥 Sales are great... but cash pays the bills! 💸 Here's how to stay in control.

🚀 Keep the Cash Flowing: 7 Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Business 🚀

Overwhelmed by piles of paperwork and looming bills, a small business owner faces the daunting challenges of managing expenses and finances.

Sales, growth, and profit sound great — but none of it matters if your business runs out of cash.

Here’s the reality: Cash is king — and it always will be. 💬

Many businesses that look successful from the outside are struggling behind the scenes because their cashflow isn’t managed properly.

If you're running a small business, managing your cash isn’t just about finance — it's about survival and building a business that lasts. 💪

Here’s how to stay in control:

✅ Know your numbers

Set up a simple cashflow forecast. Track your expected income and expenses weekly or monthly for the next 6–12 months. When you know what’s coming, you can act early — not react late.

✅ Speed up the cash coming in

Invoice promptly, set shorter payment terms, follow up quickly (squeaky wheel gets the grease! 😉), and make it easy for customers to pay you.

✅ Control the cash going out

Prioritise essential expenses, negotiate better supplier terms, and delay non-essential spending. Every dollar you hold strengthens your cash position. 🏦

✅ Build a cash reserve

Start saving a little every month. Aim for 3 months’ worth of operating expenses to protect your business during tough times. Small consistent steps today create big stability tomorrow.

✅ Save for GST, PAYG, and Super

Don't let tax deadlines catch you off-guard. Set aside your GST, PAYG, and Superannuation in a separate account. Falling behind can trigger high ATO interest charges — and they're rarely reversed. Staying compliant = staying stress-free! ✅

✅ Keep a watchful eye on stock and work-in-progress

Avoid overstocking and manage your projects carefully. Bill progressively where possible. Dead stock and unpaid work can silently strangle your cashflow if you’re not careful.

✅ Review regularly and get help when needed

Cashflow management isn’t a "set and forget" job. Check in weekly or monthly, stay on top of your debtors, and talk to your bookkeeper or accountant. Consistency = strength. 📈

🌟 Final Thoughts

Cashflow might not always feel urgent — until it’s too late. Businesses that actively manage their cash are more resilient, more profitable, and far less stressful to run. Start today — your future self will be grateful you did! 🙌✨

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