Posts Tagged ‘cash flow’
Non-Crisis Cash Flow Forecasting & Planning
Cash flow forecasting and planning is perhaps the most important aspect of running a business, yet most small and medium sized businesses neglect this critical task. Inevitably, cash flow crises will develop, causing unnecessary business risk, not to mention owner indigestion. At B2B CFO®, we do all we can to help our business owners avoid this…
Read MoreDon’t Say the “B” Word…
Oh no, it’s the dreaded “B” word. Ok, let’s just come out and say it. BUDGET! But before all the negative thoughts emerge, substitute the word “Profit Plan” for budget. Then extend the exercise into 3 years, making this document into the “Forecast.” The first year of the Forecast becomes the 2016 Budget, or more…
Read MoreB2B CFO Business Exit Planning – Inc. Magazine
BUSINESS VALUATION Give Me More for My Business BY JEREMY QUITTNER A new survey shows entrepreneurs want higher valuations for their businesses, but are uncertain about the sale process. The valuations of social media companies and other technology darlings are sky-high these days. But a recent survey of fast-growing smaller companies shows that while most plan to sell…
Read MoreBig Customers that Pay Slow
The Wall Street Journal reported recently that Procter & Gamble is looking to extend payments terms to suppliers from 45 to 75 days. They are actually late to the game. Some large companies are demanding terms of 60–100 days. My clients have seen similar behavior from large dominant companies including Boeing, PG&E, United Natural Foods,…
Read MoreHow a start up can survive in Petaluma?
“The rate varies by industry, but on average, 75% of start ups will fail by the 10th year of operations. With these high-powered individuals at the helm, why do so many start ups fail? More importantly, what can you do to avoid the high probability of becoming startup “road kill”?”
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