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Strategies and Insights to Control your Business Cash Flow Coaching Cash Flow Basics Strategies and Insights to Control your Business

Agenda Definition of Cash Flow Importance of Cash Flow Management Cash Flow Coaching Definition of Cash Flow Importance of Cash Flow Management Preparing Budget/Projections Important Strategies Successful Management

Cash Flow Coaching Money & Time +

1. What is Cash Flow? The movement of cash in and out Cash Flow Coaching The movement of cash in and out of your business in the future. Business $ In $ out

Cash Inflows $ In FUTURE Cash and Receipts Cash Flow Coaching $ In FUTURE Cash and Receipts Payment for goods or services from your customers (Cash & A/R) Bank loan/investments Interest on savings and investments

Cash Outflows $ out FUTURE Expenses and Payments (A/P) Cash Flow Coaching $ out FUTURE Expenses and Payments (A/P) Wages, rents and daily operating expenses Purchase of fixed assets - PCs, equipment, office furniture, etc. Purchase of raw materials, or tools Income tax, corporation tax, VAT and other taxes Loan repayment(s)

CA$H is KING

2. Importance of Cash Flow Management Cash Flow Coaching 2. Importance of Cash Flow Management Ability to predict the amount of cash a company will need to operate smoothly. Generate future cash receipts Pay bills as they come due A company can be earning a profit and be forced to close because it runs out of cash!

3.Preparing a Cash Budget Cash Flow Coaching Determine a Minimum Cash Balance Forecast Sales Translation into Cash Receipts (A/R) Forecast Cash Disbursements (A/P) Starting Cash Balance Estimate Ending Cash Balance

Minimum Cash Balance Cash Flow Coaching 1. Estimate average monthly expenses 2. Assume the worst case scenario 3. Have a few months reserve

Forecast Sales Cash Flow Coaching Process of estimating what your business’ sales are going to be in the future. Analyze your company's current situation. Look at past sales figures to predict future. Consider productivity goals.

Sales Cash – NOW Credit (A/R)– LATER Invoicing Cash Flow Coaching Cash – NOW Sales Credit (A/R)– LATER Remember: A sales is not a sale until you receive the money. Invoicing

Forecast Cash Receipts (A/R) Cash Flow Coaching Forecast Cash Receipts (A/R) Consider collection process for credit sales. Track sales conversion of A/R into cash receipts.

Forecast Cash Disbursements (A/P) Cash Flow Coaching Forecast Cash Disbursements (A/P) Expenses/bills with fixed amounts due on set dates. (Overhead). Variable expenses according to sales forecast. Include cushion, just in case.

Estimate End-Of-Month Cash Balance Cash Flow Coaching Estimate End-Of-Month Cash Balance Starting Cash Balance + cash in (revenue) -cash out (expenses) = Ending Cash Balance

Gaps Cash Flow Coaching Expenses may be due before you receive payment from customers. Forecast potential cash flow problems and take steps to avoid them.

5. Strategies Focused Areas: Internal Operations Accounts Receivables Cash Flow Coaching Focused Areas: Internal Operations Accounts Receivables Accounts Payables Inventory

Internal Operations Bartering (trade) Trim overhead costs Cash Flow Coaching Bartering (trade) Trim overhead costs Lease rather than buy Buy used instead of new equipment Avoid non-essential cash spending Negotiate fixed loan payments to coincide with company’s cash flow Hire part time employees or use 1099 independent contractor Keep your business plan current

Accounts Receivable A/R Goal: collect money as fast as you can. Cash Flow Coaching A/R Goal: collect money as fast as you can. Establish credit approval policy & adjust. Require deposits for work in progress. Offer discounts for paying early. Send invoices promptly. Develop a system of collecting accounts. When account becomes overdue, take action immediately! Add finance charges to overdue accounts (check the law first).

Accounts Payable Stretch out payment times as long as possible. Cash Flow Coaching Stretch out payment times as long as possible. Verify all invoices before paying them. Take advantage of discounts. Negotiate the best possible terms with your suppliers. Schedule expenses to be due at different times.

Inventory Monitor it wisely. Cash Flow Coaching Monitor it wisely. Negotiate quantity discounts with supplies when possible. Avoid “overbuying” (zero rate of return). Arrange for inventory deliveries at the latest possible date.

Invoicing Definition Create a system Set Clear Terms Cash Flow Coaching Definition Create a system Set Clear Terms Build a Document Trail Adapt to Customers’ Preferences Make Collections Calls

6. Cash Management Cash Flow Coaching Cash flow management is the process of monitoring, analyzing, and adjusting your business' cash flows. Avoid cash flow problems by developing and using strategies that will maintain an adequate cash flow for your business.

Application Appointment Cash Flow Coaching Ann Marie Wallace Executive Director Women’s Business Center 801-328-5052 awallace@slchamber.com www.slchamber.com