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Cash Flow Success - How NOT To Run Out Of Cash

Achieve cash flow success - monitor, analyze, and optimize your business's finances to ensure there is enough liquidity to meet obligations. Read more.

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Dr. Knight's journey into the world of accounting ignited with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from LSU and a Master’s in Accountancy from the University of North Texas. He launched his career with Deloitte and Touche, LLP, one of the Big Four accounting giants, where he not only sharpened his expertise but also earned his CPA credentials. With over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning tax, financial reporting, analysis, and business management, Dr. Knight has become a powerhouse in

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Business owners
  • Finance managers
  • Administration managers

What you’ll learn: 

  • Why is effective cash management necessary for entrepreneurs
  • How to achieve cash flow success and NOT to run out of cash

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

As a small business owner, you don’t want to go out of business. The irony is, your best month can do you in!

Did you know that 50% of businesses fail within 5 years?

Cash management is key to running a successful small business. 

Cash flow strategies can help small business owners with:

  • Growth
  • Sustainability
  • Pay themselves

I would like to welcome you to this course on Cash Flow Success. As a certified accountant with over a decade of real-world experience, I will guide you with practical solutions. I have also been an educator teaching this topic to thousands of students. I have used my years of business and teaching experience to develop this course to provide rapid training in easy and understandable lessons that are to-the-point.

Why is effective cash management necessary for entrepreneurs:

  • Sustaining Operations: Proper cash management ensures that a small business has enough liquidity to cover daily operational expenses such as payroll, rent, and utilities. Without effective cash management, a company might struggle to maintain its day-to-day operations, leading to disruptions and potential closures.
  • Capitalizing on Opportunities: Access to adequate cash reserves empowers small businesses to seize unexpected opportunities, such as bulk purchasing discounts or sudden market shifts that could be leveraged for growth. An inability to capitalize on such opportunities due to cash shortages might hinder expansion and competitive advantage.
  • Debt Management: Effective cash management can help small business owners manage their debt obligations efficiently. By aligning cash flows with debt repayment schedules, businesses can avoid default risks and maintain a positive credit rating, which is crucial for accessing future financing.
  • Financial Planning and Stability: Accurate cash management allows for better financial forecasting and planning. Business owners can anticipate periods of cash surplus or deficit, enabling them to make informed decisions about investments, cost-cutting measures, and growth strategies.

Cash management involves the process of monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing a business’s cash flows to ensure that there is enough liquidity to meet short-term obligations while maximizing returns on surplus funds.

Three tools can help business owners and managers alike develop positive cash flow:

  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Create a detailed budget that outlines expected revenues and expenses on a monthly or quarterly basis. Regularly compare actual performance against the budget and adjust strategies accordingly. This practice helps in identifying potential cash shortfalls in advance.
  • Cash Flow Analysis: Monitor cash flows closely to identify trends and patterns. Use tools like cash flow statements to visualize how money is coming in and going out. By understanding these patterns, business owners can better manage the timing of their payments and collections.
  • Working Capital Management: Optimize working capital by managing inventory levels, negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers, and accelerating the collection of accounts receivable. This approach can free up cash that would otherwise be tied up in operational inefficiencies.

Learn by doing:

The best way to learn is by doing. You can practice what you learn with assignments. Occasionally you will be quizzed on the information. This will help make the new information stick!

Free template:

Although every business is different, a template will get you off and running in implementing your own cash management and budgeting system. 

Small business owners must recognize the significance of effective cash management as a foundation for operational stability, growth, and financial security. 

By implementing prudent strategies businesses can navigate economic challenges and position themselves for long-term success.

Join me in this course as you can begin a journey towards greater cash flow on a consistent basis for growth and abundance!

Explore the ins and outs of accounting and bookkeeping, learn more from my other finance courses!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned cash flow management.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Cash Flow Success
Introduction 00:00:00
Cash Flow Tools Template 00:00:00
Cash Flow Importance 00:00:00
Cash Flow vs Profit 00:00:00
Profitability 00:00:00
Quiz 1 Unlimited
Adjusting To Cash 00:00:00
Planning Cash Flow 00:00:00
Budgeting 00:00:00
Quiz 2 Unlimited
Combined Cash Budget 00:00:00
Access To Cash 00:00:00
Prepping With Cost Behavior 00:00:00
Quiz 3 Unlimited
Conclusion 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Business owners
  • Finance managers
  • Administration managers

What you’ll learn: 

  • Why is effective cash management necessary for entrepreneurs
  • How to achieve cash flow success and NOT to run out of cash

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

As a small business owner, you don’t want to go out of business. The irony is, your best month can do you in!

Did you know that 50% of businesses fail within 5 years?

Cash management is key to running a successful small business. 

Cash flow strategies can help small business owners with:

  • Growth
  • Sustainability
  • Pay themselves

I would like to welcome you to this course on Cash Flow Success. As a certified accountant with over a decade of real-world experience, I will guide you with practical solutions. I have also been an educator teaching this topic to thousands of students. I have used my years of business and teaching experience to develop this course to provide rapid training in easy and understandable lessons that are to-the-point.

Why is effective cash management necessary for entrepreneurs:

  • Sustaining Operations: Proper cash management ensures that a small business has enough liquidity to cover daily operational expenses such as payroll, rent, and utilities. Without effective cash management, a company might struggle to maintain its day-to-day operations, leading to disruptions and potential closures.
  • Capitalizing on Opportunities: Access to adequate cash reserves empowers small businesses to seize unexpected opportunities, such as bulk purchasing discounts or sudden market shifts that could be leveraged for growth. An inability to capitalize on such opportunities due to cash shortages might hinder expansion and competitive advantage.
  • Debt Management: Effective cash management can help small business owners manage their debt obligations efficiently. By aligning cash flows with debt repayment schedules, businesses can avoid default risks and maintain a positive credit rating, which is crucial for accessing future financing.
  • Financial Planning and Stability: Accurate cash management allows for better financial forecasting and planning. Business owners can anticipate periods of cash surplus or deficit, enabling them to make informed decisions about investments, cost-cutting measures, and growth strategies.

Cash management involves the process of monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing a business’s cash flows to ensure that there is enough liquidity to meet short-term obligations while maximizing returns on surplus funds.

Three tools can help business owners and managers alike develop positive cash flow:

  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Create a detailed budget that outlines expected revenues and expenses on a monthly or quarterly basis. Regularly compare actual performance against the budget and adjust strategies accordingly. This practice helps in identifying potential cash shortfalls in advance.
  • Cash Flow Analysis: Monitor cash flows closely to identify trends and patterns. Use tools like cash flow statements to visualize how money is coming in and going out. By understanding these patterns, business owners can better manage the timing of their payments and collections.
  • Working Capital Management: Optimize working capital by managing inventory levels, negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers, and accelerating the collection of accounts receivable. This approach can free up cash that would otherwise be tied up in operational inefficiencies.

Learn by doing:

The best way to learn is by doing. You can practice what you learn with assignments. Occasionally you will be quizzed on the information. This will help make the new information stick!

Free template:

Although every business is different, a template will get you off and running in implementing your own cash management and budgeting system. 

Small business owners must recognize the significance of effective cash management as a foundation for operational stability, growth, and financial security. 

By implementing prudent strategies businesses can navigate economic challenges and position themselves for long-term success.

Join me in this course as you can begin a journey towards greater cash flow on a consistent basis for growth and abundance!

Explore the ins and outs of accounting and bookkeeping, learn more from my other finance courses!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned cash flow management.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Cash Flow Success
Introduction 00:00:00
Cash Flow Tools Template 00:00:00
Cash Flow Importance 00:00:00
Cash Flow vs Profit 00:00:00
Profitability 00:00:00
Quiz 1 Unlimited
Adjusting To Cash 00:00:00
Planning Cash Flow 00:00:00
Budgeting 00:00:00
Quiz 2 Unlimited
Combined Cash Budget 00:00:00
Access To Cash 00:00:00
Prepping With Cost Behavior 00:00:00
Quiz 3 Unlimited
Conclusion 00:00:00
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