If you’re a small business owner, there’s a good chance you’re often searching for ways to improve cash flow. Sometimes, alternative lending options or new business ideas can provide solutions, but you may first want to look at your business’s cash flow from assets to find opportunities to build up your profit. While “cash flow […]
Small businesses play a critical role in our local and global economies, but it can be difficult to make informed business decisions without having benchmarks or statistics to base your decisions on. We have put together some key small business revenue statistics to give small business owners an idea of how their companies stack up […]
As a business owner, properly managing your working capital is essential to maintaining healthy business operations and creating growth opportunities, and knowing how much working capital you need is the first step towards achieving this type of financial health. However, understanding the amount of working capital you need can be tough since there are many […]
Business owners often look to profit and revenue as key determinants of success. However, a company’s overall financial health also coincides with another equally important measure — cash flow. While most established businesses boast a consistent stream of positive cash flow, it’s not uncommon for startups and small businesses to, at some point, contend with […]
Working capital is vital to any business and is an essential indicator of short-term financial health. Unfortunately, businesses all over the world commonly suffer from a lack of working capital – particularly small businesses – which forces entrepreneurs to get creative to combat this problem. While business owners struggle to come up with adequate capital […]
Many business owners believe that the profits they make is what sustains their businesses. While this is true in some respect, consistent cash flow is essential to maintain and grow business operations as strong cash inflows help you pay your bills on time, purchase equipment and inventory, and turn a profit in a scalable manner. […]
Managing your business’ cash flow can be difficult, but knowing how long you have to pay your invoices (and how long you have to wait to be paid by your customers) can make budgeting and managing your cash flow that much easier. Use altLINE’s invoice due date calculator below to see when your invoices are […]
As a business owner, cash flow problems can be stressful. Paying rent, making payroll, and paying off debts all become even more taxing when your cash inflow is not as much as your expenses. To help you improve your cash flow and worry less over your payables, we have put together this list of some […]
Starting a new business presents many challenges, especially having insufficient capital. As a small business owner, you may not have enough money to start and grow your business. So you have to rely on others to provide you with capital. Individuals and organizations willing to finance your business will give you different terms, depending on […]
Budgets are necessary when trying to optimize your business. Without a goal and understanding of your income and cash flows, a business budget is essentially an aimless savings account with no intended purpose. When budgeting, you must know and understand what money is available to you, how much you spend, how much you can acquire, […]
Opportunity costs are expenses you pay when you choose one alternative option over all others. These costs may be financial but are not limited to and are necessary to consider for all business owners. This article will give an in-depth analysis of what opportunity costs are, their applications in the real world, and how you […]
Suppose you’re considering applying for a small business loan. You might wonder how good your odds are of getting approved for some form of financing. We understand your concerns, and we’re happy to say that the odds of receiving some financing are in your favor. In this article, we’ll provide information on some statistics and […]
When you’re running a business, there are many things to keep records of. There are expenses, taxes, and payroll, to name a few. One essential thing to track is your free cash flow, or FCF. It may seem daunting, but this article will detail what free cash flow is and how to calculate it. What […]
Making a profit and loss statement (P&L) is one of the most important things you can do for your business. This document tells you how much money your company has made and lost over a specific time. It can also provide insights into your business’s financial health and help you make better decisions about where […]
Business owners and project managers use tools like discounted cash flows in the payback period to make fiscally responsible investment decisions. You can determine whether a proposed project is viable with this formula since this formula compares the initial costs involved with the financial returns you can expect to receive. In this article, you will […]
If you’re a first-time small business owner, you’re probably getting hit with financial terms like “net cash flow” that would make the average person want to run for the hills. However, it is important to stay informed to help your business remain afloat. Understanding bankruptcy, profit and loss and everything in between – financial literacy […]
Running your own business presents a lot of upside. It provides flexibility and full control to make every important business decision. However, that’s not to say owning your own business or working as a contractor is all roses. Whereas being an employee makes your paycheck a sure thing, business owners get paid when their clients […]
You’ve been working hard for months, maybe even years, to build your business. You take care of your customers, and they love you for it. But a few of them are still not paying their invoices on time, and now you’re feeling the pressure to act professionally yet again. You may be wondering how to […]
Creating accurate reports on your company’s cash flow is an essential part of running a successful business. A cash flow statement can show how your accounts receivables, inventory, and accounts payable line up yearly. By analyzing these trends, you’ll be better prepared to help your business grow. Falling behind on auditing your cash flow and […]
A company’s cash flow margin is one measure of its profitability. The cash flow margin reveals whether an organization can convert sales activities into liquid assets. While this margin can also show how profitable a company is, there isn’t a firm, universal baseline. A margin that’s ideal for one company might indicate a loss of […]
In any business, cash flow, which is the amount of money that moves in and out to determine the value of the business, causes entrepreneurs sleepless nights. Because a business is exposed to several uncertain financial issues, cash flow risk can come in many forms. These include competitive, industry, or financial cash flow risk, resulting […]
Just like the water cycle for the Earth and blood circulation for the human body, cash flow for a business is vital. In fact, many businesses fail to run for longer than three years due to poor cash flow. Not only is cash flow necessary for a business’ survival, but it is also needed in […]
Whether you want to fulfill payroll obligations, open a new business branch, or invest in a promising opportunity, a cash flow loan is an excellent way to finance your capital needs. Confused about cash flow loans and how they work? Here’s an in-depth guide covering everything, from what a cash flow loan is to the […]
Most small business owners are acutely aware of the challenges associated with expanding their businesses. Trucking companies are no exception. It isn’t easy to establish and maintain a trucking business. It takes hard work, business knowledge and quick thinking to succeed. While not all business owners will be successful, those who succeed take the time […]
As a business owner, managing cash is a tedious but necessary part of the job. Keeping a hold of your cash flow is critical for a thriving, successful business, but it’s not always the simplest task or the easiest to understand. Two terms often thrown around in the realm of business management are ‘cash budget’ […]
When you’re running a small business, you must know several formulas to keep expenses low and maintain high-profit margins. Other formulas present business owners opportunities to know how fast their inventory is selling and tracking cash flow, called the cash conversion cycle (CCC). It’s also known as the net operating cycle. Read on to find […]
Running a small business is no easy feat, but running a successful small business takes even more time and skill. Performing a cash flow analysis and looking at your expenses can be the difference between your business floating or sinking. Knowing the financial health of your company helps you identify what you’re doing right and […]
Proper cash flow management is the key to success for many small business owners. Unfortunately, small businesses that do not practice effective cash flow management strategies tend to fail quickly. It’s not uncommon for young businesses to suffer from cash flow problems; in fact, it’s the norm. However, business owners need to focus on minimizing […]
The cash ratio, also known as the cash asset ratio, is a liquidity measurement used by financial analysts. Its purpose is to evaluate a company’s capability to pay off any short-term debts. This capability is determined by calculating the ratio of the short-term assets against a company’s short-term liabilities. There are two other common ratios: […]
Every business owner needs to have a good understanding of the three essential financial documents: profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. A profit and loss statement details income and expenses over a certain period, and a balance sheet details your assets and liabilities, but what exactly is a cash flow statement? […]
No matter the size of your business, it probably has been caught in the crosshairs of COVID-19 in one way or another. The pandemic has brought businesses to their knees, fighting to keep customers and finding new ways to stay innovative and grow. Businesses can survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s going to take […]
For many companies, accounts receivable collection can at best be described as a chore and at worst as an anxiety-inducing experience where one large delinquent customer can put their own business in jeopardy. altLINE, through offering invoice factoring and AR financing, has a wealth of experience optimizing accounts receivable collection and in turn cash conversion […]
What do agencies, staffing companies, manufacturers, consultants and other industries all have in common? In addition to supplying products and services to Fortune 500 companies, they’re all subject to the same strain caused by one of the latest trends in corporate finance – longer payment terms. More often than not, cash flow problems and extended […]
