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AdvisoryCash Flow

How business owners can improve cash flow

Cash flow should be reviewed regularly, not only when the bank balance is tight. These are the levers that usually move it.

Advisory

What to know

Practical levers for cash flow: collections, supplier terms, inventory, pricing, and tax planning.

  • Invoice promptly
  • Collect receivables faster
  • Negotiate supplier terms
  • Monitor expenses
  • Manage inventory
  • Review pricing
  • Plan tax payments instead of being surprised by them
  • Keep a simple cash-flow forecast

Put it into practice

A forecast does not have to be elaborate. It has to be updated often enough that a tax instalment or a slow customer is not a surprise.

A note about this resource

This is general information for business owners in Ontario and the GTA. It is not tax, legal, or accounting advice for your file.