Cash-Flow Management | Page 2

That so many small businesses fail is no mystery when, on average, each is owed $84,000 for products and services delivered but not paid for.

Be aware of common cash flow problems and have a plan in place to address them when needed.

Time is money, and both are especially critical for startups. Practice these skills until they're second nature so your launch doesn't crash and burn instead.

Ironically, a sales victory puts you at your customer's mercy about when you get paid. Get out ahead of cascading shortages with these tips.

Economic and political transitions provide the perfect incentive to define your business model and evaluate shifting opportunities.

Cash flow management can help your company to grow and gain equity and create a profitable operation.

Collecting what you are owed is maybe the least pleasant, and most important, task confronting entrepreneurs.

First off, be proactive. The best time to think about cash flow is before you have a need.

Managing cash coming in quickly and going out slowly is key to long-term success.

Never stop believing you will succeed and never stop watching for signs you are failing.

Successful businesses have cash to hire skilled employees to serve a known market. It's remarkable how often founders overlook those basics.

Here's how to avoid them.

A competent and compatible accountant is a must-have for new business owners. Here's how to find one.

Entrepreneurs launch businesses for lofty reasons but stay in business by grappling with the nitty-gritty.

There is no better time to get your bookkeeping right than when money is the tightest.

Fundbox chases down the payments for you. Here's how it works.

Ask investors for more than you think you need, because you're probably optimistic, and spend slower than you planned, because you're a realist.

Entrepreneurs are an optimistic bunch -- a trait that could cloud your financial judgment. Here are five lessons to keep your business from becoming a cash casualty

Owners often don't spend enough time estimating the projected arrival of various revenue streams while considering their deadlines to pay expenses. Here's how to apply the necessary dilligence.

The wealthiest companies work hard to know where every dime goes. Startups literally cannot afford to do less.

Businesses can survive a cash-flow crunch, but the wrong move can be fatal.