Why forecasts are necessities for startups Experts advice on how to be conservative in your forecasts. The cash flow pro forma Business plans and financing proposals are based on projections. Past ...

Learn how to tell if your business could be facing a cash crunch Nick Guy is a staff senior editor for Buy Side. He's been reviewing personal technology, accessories and myriad other products for more ...

My SCORE colleagues and I mentor small businesses that are trying to figure out how to grow their business. One of the first discussion points becomes, what is your current cash flow like and what is ...

What makes up a cash flow statement The difference between profits and cash on hand The cash flow statement monitors the flow of cash over a period of time (a year, a quarter, a month) and shows you ...

It doesn’t matter how great your product is or how much profit you show on paper. If you don’t have cash in the bank when you need it, your business is at risk. Too many small business owners focus on ...

Inaccurate cash flow and expense forecasting is a leading cause of business failure and, ultimately, business closure. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about one in five businesses in ...

Cash flow analysis allows you to understand how money moves through your business, helping you get an idea of how much liquidity you have and where you might need to make changes. Your cash flow ...