cashflow

Key techniques for improving payment terms

Late payments to Kiwi small businesses are on the rise, putting additional pressure on your small business cashflow and ability to cover your expenses. According to recent research by Pin Payments, the average number of days outstanding for invoices stands at a sluggish 38 days, causing major cashflow issues for many smaller businesses. Here are […]

Understanding your revenue drivers

For your business to make money, you need to generate revenue. You produce revenue through your usual business activity, by making sales, getting your invoices paid, or taking cash from paying customers. So, the better you are at selling your products/services and bringing money into the business, the higher your revenue levels will be. But […]

Following up on invoice payment in a down economy

It can feel challenging to chase up payment of invoices when the economy has been down, but it is important to keep cash flowing into your business so you can cover expenses and meet your obligations to others. As with all dealings in more difficult times, some empathy and a lot of open communication can […]

Avoid a cash flow crisis with these simple steps

Managing cash flow is crucial for small business owners. Even if your business is profitable, poor cash flow management can create significant challenges. In this guide, we’ll share practical tips to help you avoid a cash flow crisis and ensure your business remains financially healthy. Understanding cash flow Cash flow refers to the money moving […]

Cash flow forecasting – stay ahead of the game

There are so many priorities in the working day, it can be hard to stay focused on what’s happening with your business cash flow. We all know the basics: if your business runs out of cash it won’t be able to operate. And if you aren’t able to spot trends and possible bottlenecks ahead, it […]

How much should you pay yourself?

Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself in wages, salary or drawings. As the owner, you might need to underpay yourself in the early stages of building your business, so you can reinvest the profits. But your time is valuable […]