Cash flow consists of all revenue that can be immediately converted to cash and used to pay current expenses. Interest expense represents the additional amounts paid on debt above principal balances.

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 ...

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A company that consistently operates at a loss and suffers from negative cash flow is doomed to fail. The solution is to generate positive cash flow every month which will allow employees to be paid ...

Many small businesses start off strong with a solid business plan, an impressive product, sufficient funding and a growing customer base. Then, somewhere along with the way, the business stalls, ...

If you’re a budding small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to hone your financial expertise, dedicating time to perfecting cash flow management early on is vital to solidify foundations and ...

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As 2011 winds down, planning next year’s finances should be a priority. And if managing cash flow isn’t hard enough already, by now you should be creating — or perhaps fine-tuning — your projections ...

Many small businesses start off strong with a solid business plan, an impressive product, sufficient funding and a growing customer base. Then, somewhere along with the way, the business stalls, ...