Keeping cash flow healthy in a small business

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September 13, 2026

On September 13, 2026

A business can show a profit on paper and still struggle to pay salaries at month end. The gap is usually cash flow: customers paying late, stock sitting on shelves or large expenses landing in the same month. A simple thirteen-week cash flow forecast shows when money will come in and go out, so there are fewer nasty surprises.

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We help clients tighten the basics. Invoice promptly, agree clear payment terms and follow up overdue accounts on a set schedule. On the other side, negotiate supplier terms that match your own collection cycle. Keep a cash buffer where possible, and talk to your bank before you need an overdraft, not after.