Using Cash Flow Budgets to Improve Cash Flow and Liquidity in the Catfish Business Carole R. Engle Aquaculture/Fisheries Center U. of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Monthly Cash Flow Budget Engle, UAPB
Cash Flow Scenarios Engle, UAPB
Liquidity Measures for Two Scenarios Engle, UAPB
Adequate Cash Flow: Determined from Cash Flow Budget Cash flow budget must show realistic projections of cash revenue for the year, by month. Any month with a negative cash flow is a cash flow problem that needs to be resolved. Must identify a production/financial plan that generates the revenue when needed. If there is a problem, may need to sell off some stock, reduce densities, allow for better growth = better cash flow. Engle, UAPB
Decisions on stocking and feeding rates should be based on meeting short-term financial obligations. Engle, UAPB
What should I look at this winter? Do detailed cash flow budget and know when you need to make payments. Using Fishy, project different harvest dates at different stocking & feeding rates. Choose feeding and stocking rates that allow farmer to make necessary payments. Engle, UAPB
Larger fish at stocking reach harvest in shorter time period. MayJune July AugustSept. Oct. Engle, UAPB
Fish grow faster at lower densities. Engle, UAPB
Cash Flow Simulator: Files available in training materials on web site. Engle, UAPB