Let's talk cash flow

Practical business tips
Written By Zoe Scott

EPISODE 6

 

Notes

Cash is king.

There are many reasons why revenue stops coming and having cash flow in your business becomes paramount to keep everything moving forward. I’m currently in a flood disaster area in Northern New South Wales and we have no phone or internet service so all businesses have stopped - nobody saw that coming.

In this episode, I’m talking about all things cash. We’ll explore how to better manage your cash, create a cash flow forecast, and my top tips for how to quickly increase cash in your business.

Every business needs a cash flow forecast. It doesn’t matter if your business is big or small with a large or small amount of cash. I’ll run you through exactly how to design one for your business and how to update it accordingly and consistently.

This episode is full of useful information you can use in your business to increase your cash flow and ensure your business is running smoothly.

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About the
Author

Bec is a chartered accountant who worked at Australia’s big firms and banks for 15-years. Faced at a crossroads in her career, she backed herself, left her corporate job and launched Straight Up Bookkeeping. 3 years and 5 staff later, Straight Up Bookkeeping is one of Australia’s leading virtual bookkeeping businesses for creatives, with a mission to free business owners from financial stress so they can grow their empires.

 
 

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