Working for yourself is excellent. It provides flexibility and the opportunity to do what you genuinely love. However, that’s not to say running your own business or working as a contractor is all roses. There are times when it’s inconvenient to have to rely on several different clients to get paid, whereas being an employee […]
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. It’s an unfortunate reality that some […]
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 business. 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 […]
Keeping cash flowing is a business’s key to success. Sadly, companies that do not manage their cash smartly tend to fail quickly. Along with making a profit, keeping the cash flowing is vitally important, especially for small businesses that are getting started. Young businesses often suffer from cash flow problems, and they need that money […]
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: […]
What exactly is a cash flow statement? Before you can make one, it is essential to understand the definition of what a cash flow is. Cash flow is a company’s ability to generate revenue and the operational turnover of a business. The cash flow statement is part of the trifecta of financial statements that are […]
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. As a bank that offers factoring, or Accounts Receivable financing, The Southern Bank has a wealth of experience optimizing accounts receivable collection […]
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 […]
