Managing Cashflow

The Managing Cashflow archive. Articles and guides on how small businesses can manage effectively cashflow. Learn why it is important, how to improve it and get expert advice on tax, accounts and software to help you with the necessary calculating and forecasting jobs.

Small Business Banking

Small businesses using loans to manage cashflow, instead of investing

One in four small businesses borrow money for cashflow after late payments almost doubled to £23bn last year

Accounting

Small business lifeline? Large companies to appoint late-payment tsar

The Business Secretary will oversee the drive to ensure big businesses pay smaller suppliers.

Accounting

Late payments are declining – but SMEs are still owed £80,000 on average

More businesses were paid on time in Q4 2018 but chasing late payments is still a major issue across all sectors. Here's what you can do.

Accounting

Here’s how you use free software to manage cash flow

A reader asks how they can use free software (with no monthly fee) to manage cash flow in their property business which is seasonal.

Accounting

Cash flow management for small businesses

The following are some of the steps you can take in order to kick start an effective financial and cash flow management plan.

News

Tech businesses combine to tackle SME cashflow issues

Two fintech firms are collaborating to help SMEs not only identify an impending cashflow crisis, but also deliver the funding required to return them to health.

Advice

Every penny counts: How to reduce unnecessary spending in business

Here, Richard Stonier of Tally explains three ways to reduce unnecessary spending in business.

Accounting

Why quick action is key for small business cash flow management

Martin Atkins, partner and head of business services at Menzies LLP, discusses the finer points of cash flow management as a small business.

News

Summer holiday heat sparks cashflow issues for SMEs

Opus energy has put together the top five tips for managing cashflow issues throughout the summer.

Business management

Cushion cash – a luxury few small businesses can afford

With the discrepancies in large and small business payment terms, and the lack of visibility into cash flow that many small businesses have, there is a growing number of businesses hoarding vital funds in case of emergencies.

Accounting

How to stop late payers causing a cashflow crisis

Charise Marsden, debt recovery manager, at Keeble Hawson writes for smallbusiness.co.uk on how business can prevent late payments causing a cash flow crisis for your business.

News

Early-stage businesses hit by unexpected expenses

The UK’s entrepreneurs are being stung by unexpected expenses during the first year of starting a business with serious consequences for growth, research finds.